Harbour Town had barely settled into the rhythm of Round 2 when the world No. 1 let his emotions boil over. Cameras caught Scottie Scheffler—usually the PGA Tour’s picture of poise—slamming his club in visible frustration during Friday’s round at the 2025 RBC Heritage. One bad swing, one snap of a shaft, and just like that, social media lit up like a Masters Sunday leaderboard.

Scheffler, sitting at -1 through 16 holes in Round 2, was firmly in contention at Harbour Town. But the club smash wasn’t just about a mis-hit—it was the culmination of weeks of building pressure. Just five days ago, Scheffler watched Rory McIlroy complete his career Grand Slam at Augusta National, a tournament Scheffler himself had come so close to winning. The defending Masters champion put together a rock-solid performance—finishing solo fourth at -8 with rounds of 68-71-72-69—but it wasn’t enough. McIlroy’s playoff win over Justin Rose was the story, and Scheffler was left to play the supporting role.

And even that role sparked controversy. As the tradition goes, last year’s champion helps the new winner into the Green Jacket. Scheffler did just that—but quickly stepped off camera afterward, leading to criticism that he appeared cold or even dismissive during Rory’s big moment. Fans took to social media questioning his sportsmanship. The reaction? Fierce. The speculation? Unrelenting. Scheffler later addressed it head-on, explaining he simply wanted to “stay out of the way” and let McIlroy have his moment. And just as he had gotten out of that one, another firestorm found him. This time, not in a jacket ceremony, but on the fairways of Hilton Head, with a broken club and a broken image to match.

Fans React to NUCLR GOLF’s Viral Post: ‘Turning into a Major Crybaby’

When NUCLR GOLF posted the video of Scheffler’s club smash with the caption “Scottie Scheffler club smash. The world #1 is LIVID”, it spread like wildfire. The visual of the typically unflappable Scheffler exploding with frustration struck a nerve. Reactions poured in, and they weren’t exactly warm and fuzzy.

“Big fan, but dude is quickly turning into a worse version of Jordan Spieth. Lets simmer down a bit. Spieth is annoying enough,” one fan wrote, comparing Scheffler’s recent emotional swings to another former golden boy known for on-course chatter and outbursts. The implication? We’ve seen this story before—and it’s not a good one. “Scottie defo lot angrier this season 😅” another chimed in, reading his visible tension as a trend, not a one-off. The vibe from fans is clear: this isn’t the same cool-headed killer who dominated 2022.

But not everyone saw it as a bad thing. One fan pushed back, saying: “Honestly… it’s good see some emotion from him. He’s been slipping, he knows it, and it’s good to see him holding himself accountable.” — a take that paints the outburst as a sign of passion, not petulance. Perhaps Scheffler is aware he can do much better. Another fan took a sarcastic swipe at the backlash itself: “OMG OH NO! How can he show emotion?!” — clearly mocking those clutching pearls over a fired-up competitor showing he cares.

Then came the line that’s now starting to stick: “Turning into a major crybaby this year…. Great to see !” — a roast disguised as praise. It’s not just an insult—it’s a label being applied more and more frequently by frustrated fans who think the world No. 1 isn’t handling adversity well.

“Hahahaha he’s so bad” and “Oh, he’s so scary! Ohhhh! 😂😂” followed close behind—pure ridicule, no nuance. And then the jab that stings the most: “Rory living in his head rent free” — referencing not just the Green Jacket moment, but the idea that McIlroy’s win and the fanfare surrounding it might be rattling Scheffler more than he’d like to admit.

But the most brutal reaction came without filter: “I hate this little b*tch. He literally had one good year. Now he gets all angry cause he’s not winning. He’s done” — a gut-punch of a take that reflects how quickly the love can turn sour in this sport.

Whether you see it as fire or fragility, one thing’s certain—Scottie Scheffler has officially entered the spotlight in a way he probably didn’t want. The club smash was just a moment. But the conversation it sparked? That might linger a lot longer than the sound of graphite cracking at Harbour Town.