The 2026 PGA Championship is upon us, and the question on everyone's mind is: Who can stop Scottie Scheffler's repeat bid? With a Round 1 scoring average that ranks 77th on the PGA Tour, Scheffler needs better starts. His fellow competitors, however, don't want to hear that. Despite his recent runner-up finishes, there's still plenty of room for improvement this week. The world's No. 1-ranked player has been defeated by just two players in regulation during his last three starts, all runner-up finishes at a major and two signature events. It's a slight murmur amongst fans asking, 'What's wrong with Scottie?' The answer is: Not a whole lot. It's just that he needs better starts. The more technical answer is: With a Round 1 scoring average that ranks 77th on the PGA Tour, he needs better starts. And the answer that his fellow competitors don't want to hear is: Despite that trifecta of close calls, there’s still plenty of room for improvement this week. The key to Scheffler's success this week will be his ability to get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. In my opinion, the most intriguing aspect of this tournament is the potential for a repeat bid by Scottie Scheffler. It's a fascinating prospect, and one that could be a significant moment in the history of the PGA Championship. What makes this particularly fascinating is the fact that Scheffler has been defeated by just two players in regulation during his last three starts, all runner-up finishes at a major and two signature events. This trend is an ode to Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America’s chief championship officer, who’s been universally lauded for his course setups, which have annually identified the best player for that given week. It's a testament to Haigh's skill and the PGA of America's commitment to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. From my perspective, the most intriguing aspect of this tournament is the potential for a repeat bid by Scottie Scheffler. It's a fascinating prospect, and one that could be a significant moment in the history of the PGA Championship. One thing that immediately stands out is the fact that Scheffler has been defeated by just two players in regulation during his last three starts, all runner-up finishes at a major and two signature events. This trend is an ode to Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America’s chief championship officer, who’s been universally lauded for his course setups, which have annually identified the best player for that given week. It's a testament to Haigh's skill and the PGA of America's commitment to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. This raises a deeper question: Can any player stop Scottie Scheffler's repeat bid? It's a question that will be answered on the course this week, and one that will be fascinating to watch unfold. A detail that I find especially interesting is the fact that Scheffler has been defeated by just two players in regulation during his last three starts, all runner-up finishes at a major and two signature events. This trend is an ode to Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America’s chief championship officer, who’s been universally lauded for his course setups, which have annually identified the best player for that given week. It's a testament to Haigh's skill and the PGA of America's commitment to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. What this really suggests is that the PGA Championship is a highly competitive event, and any player can win it. It's a testament to the skill and talent of the players, and the commitment of the PGA of America to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. This raises a deeper question: Can any player stop Scottie Scheffler's repeat bid? It's a question that will be answered on the course this week, and one that will be fascinating to watch unfold. One thing that immediately stands out is the fact that Scheffler has been defeated by just two players in regulation during his last three starts, all runner-up finishes at a major and two signature events. This trend is an ode to Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America’s chief championship officer, who’s been universally lauded for his course setups, which have annually identified the best player for that given week. It's a testament to Haigh's skill and the PGA of America's commitment to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. From my perspective, the most intriguing aspect of this tournament is the potential for a repeat bid by Scottie Scheffler. It's a fascinating prospect, and one that could be a significant moment in the history of the PGA Championship. What many people don't realize is that the PGA Championship is a highly competitive event, and any player can win it. It's a testament to the skill and talent of the players, and the commitment of the PGA of America to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. If you take a step back and think about it, the PGA Championship is a highly competitive event, and any player can win it. It's a testament to the skill and talent of the players, and the commitment of the PGA of America to excellence. The challenge for Scheffler this week will be to overcome his recent struggles and get off to a better start. If he can do that, he'll be in a strong position to contend for the championship. But if he continues to struggle with his starts, it could be a long week for the world's No. 1-ranked player. This raises a deeper question: Can any player stop Scottie Scheffler's repeat bid? It's a question that will be answered on the course this week, and one that will be fascinating to watch unfold.
