Scottie Scheffler fell short once again in 2026, losing a playoff to Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship on Monday after missing a short birdie putt.
Scheffler entered the final round with a two-shot lead but was tied after Hovland birdied three straight holes following a rain delay. He made clutch putts on Sunday to force a Monday playoff at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
The playoff ended quickly when Scheffler missed a four-foot birdie attempt on the first extra hole. He described the week as some of his best ball-striking of the season but expressed disappointment with the outcome.
Scheffler's season has included one victory at the American Express and multiple runner-up finishes. He has nine top-10 results in 14 starts but has faced challenges with slow starts and opponents on strong runs.
He reflected on the difficulty of winning in professional golf, noting that even top players experience more losses than victories over time.
