2025 is shaping up to be something special. With the biggest tournaments of the year just around the corner, the top players are gearing up for a battle royale. And when you’ve got talents like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler in the mix, you know it’s going to be a wild ride.

In the latest episode of the Fried Egg Golf podcast on Spotify, Trevor Immelman shared his thoughts on Scheffler’s incredible run of form. “Scheffler’s had an incredible run, but I think he’s going to find it tough to maintain this level of performance,” Immelman said. With McIlroy and other top players returning to form, Immelman believes that Scheffler will soon face stiff competition.

So, at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, Scottie Scheffler struck his bag in frustration after a poor shot, knocking it over. This outburst has sparked debate, with fans criticizing his behavior while others argue it shows his fierce desire to win. In a high-pressure sport like golf, is his frustration really that surprising?

As the season heats up, it’s clear that Scheffler and McIlroy are on a collision course. With McIlroy’s impressive track record in major tournaments and Scheffler’s recent form, this rivalry is now game. “You kind of get the feel that McIlroy’s got a little thorn in his butt here… He’s like, OK, let me get back to this, make the changes I need to make, and get out there and show him who’s the boss,” one commentator noted. The competition is fuming!

But this is not the first time Scottie Scheffler has lost his cool on the greens. Let’s explore some of these incidents.

Scottie Scheffler’s on-course outburst in 2024 BMW Championship

Back in 2024, during the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship, Scheffler’s frustration boiled over after he hit his second shot into the water at the 10th hole of Denver’s Castle Pines Golf Club. The usually composed golfer was caught on camera asking his caddy, “How? How is that possible?” before dropping an F-bomb on live TV.

This moment of frustration came just weeks after Scheffler’s triumphant Olympic gold medal win in Paris, where he charged from four shots behind to take the top spot. Scheffler’s outburst was a rare glimpse into the golfer’s fiery personality, and it wasn’t the only one that day. His rival Rory McIlroy also lost his cool at the 17th hole during the second round, throwing his driver into the water in exasperation after a disappointing shot.

Despite this momentary loss of composure, Scheffler had an incredible season in 2024, with six PGA tournament wins, including the Masters, and an Olympic gold medal. His wins earned him over $28 million in winnings, a new PGA record.

Ted Scott defends Scottie Scheffler’s wife against derogatory comment

A disturbing incident marred the 2024 Presidents Cup, as a spectator shouted a derogatory comment about Scottie Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, during his foursomes match. Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, immediately responded furiously to the comment, storming outside the ropes to address the spectator directly and “scream” at him. The fan was eventually ejected from Royal Montreal by security. Scheffler’s father, Scott, confirmed that the spectator had been evicted, saying it was a “distasteful outburst” about his daughter-in-law, who gave birth to their first child, Bennett, in May.

The incident didn’t seem to faze Scheffler, who went on to sink the winning putt just moments later, securing a crucial 3&2 victory for the Americans. His playing partner, Russell Henley, said they quickly brushed off the unfortunate moment and got back down to business. “No, not really,” Henley said when asked if they had discussed the incident. “Once it happened, we just kind of refocused and got back in it.” The incident was just one of several tense moments during the 2024 Presidents Cup, which saw players from both teams exchanging choice words as tensions threatened to boil over. Do you remember any outbursts? Let us know in the comment section below!