Scottie Scheffler is aiming to win his fourth PGA Tour occasion in his final 5 begins on Sunday on the RBC Heritage. He captured his second inexperienced jacket finally week’s Masters Event. He’s but to not shoot below par this 12 months, a streak that grew to 38 straight rounds following Saturday’s 8-under 63 at Harbour City.
All that mentioned, it’s onerous to seek out fault with something that Scheffler is doing proper now.
Effectively, until you’re Justin Thomas.
No, Thomas, who has slipped to No. 30 on the planet rankings (his worst mark since late 2016), isn’t calling out something with Scheffler’s sport. As an alternative, it’s Scheffler’s gear that Thomas playfully took a shot at throughout his visitor look on the CBS broadcast.
Apparently, Scheffler solely makes use of excessive numbers on his golf balls, although it’s by no means been shared publicly why. He was taking part in with a No. 6 Titleist Professional V1 on Saturday.
“Does anyone else suppose it’s bizarre that Scottie makes use of excessive numbers?” Thomas requested aloud. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen an elite participant use high-numbered golf balls.”
CBS interviewer Amanda Balionis then knowledgeable Thomas that on-course reporter Dottie Pepper had observed the identical factor.
It additionally wasn’t lengthy earlier than Thomas realized the present chasm between himself and Scheffler.
“I’ve been going about this mistaken my entire life,” Thomas added.