Kevin Kisner, a renowned figure in the world of golf, recently shared insights into Scottie Scheffler’s noticeable frustration during the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Kisner observed that despite Scheffler’s steady performance, he could not contend with a two-under-par 70, which was his lowest-scoring round.
Scheffler entered the tournament as the favorite, riding high on the triumph of his last season, where he outshone Wyndham Clark by five shots. However, this time around, he was not at his best. Kisner pointed out that Scheffler’s struggle was largely due to his reliance on the putter. He elaborated, “If the putter is working, he wins. If it’s not, he’s in the top 10. That’s a great luxury to have in this game.”
This is not the first time Scheffler has struggled with the putter, with similar instances observed last season. Despite these challenges, Scheffler managed to secure seven victories. Kisner noted Scheffler’s frustration on the greens during the tournament, a sentiment he had displayed a few times in the previous year.
Despite the minor setbacks, Scheffler’s performance was not far from impressive. He finished just outside the top 10, sharing the position with golfers Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, and Aaron Rai. Kisner praised Scheffler’s consistency and suggested that he still has the potential to mirror last season’s winning streak.
Continuing his analysis, Kisner said, “When you lead the field in driving like he was doing last week, it’s hard not to be in the top 10. You’re playing from the fairway, you’re hitting it far, you’re gaining so many strokes. If he can get the putter heated up, I think he can start another run like he had last year.”
Scheffler had a slow start to the 2025 PGA Tour season due to a hand injury, and since his return, he has been unable to regain his former prowess. Despite this, his performance has not been worrying, with two top-10 finishes to his credit.
He is now set to participate in the Players Championship, seeking his first victory since the Hero World Challenge before Christmas. If successful, Scheffler could join the legendary Jack Nicklaus as the only player to win the event three times and become the first to achieve a ‘three-peat.’ This possibility alone makes the upcoming championship an event to look forward to for golf enthusiasts worldwide.
