Scottie Scheffler faces doubts after the third round at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Scottie Scheffler, the world number one in golf, left the Pebble Beach Pro-Am with more questions than answers after a third day of competition marked by a 67 that, at first glance, might seem promising, but reveals an internal struggle with his game. What is happening with the golf star?

Last Saturday, Scheffler delivered a solid performance, bouncing back from a modest start with a 72. However, his demeanor at the end of the round indicated that the battle on the course was much more intense than the score suggests. The statistics speak for themselves: the 29-year-old talent, who has been regarded as the best iron player in the world for the past three years, struggled to find his usual precision with his irons at Pebble Beach.

“I feel like I’m close to making some good swings,” Scheffler said in statements to reporters after his round. “Here, it’s challenging in some spots. It’s hard to know how firm or soft the greens are. Most of them have been quite soft, but there were some where the ball just jumped forward with an iron, and I couldn’t understand how that happened.”

Frustration is evident. Scheffler, known for his unparalleled club control, seems to have lost that magic on the Monterey Peninsula. He dropped more shots to the field in the approach category for the third consecutive round, raising questions about his game at this crucial point in the season.

The struggle with spin control is a growing concern. “I think I could have done some things better,” said Scheffler, referring to a specific shot that could have changed his outcome. “But overall, keeping a clean card is never the worst thing.” However, the problem is that most players in the tournament are not facing the same difficulties as the current world number one.

Additionally, Scheffler expressed a curious feeling about his drives. He revealed that, despite being one of the best ball strikers on the professional circuit, he feels relieved when he occasionally misses the fairway. “Many of the greens slope from back to front and are quite soft,” he explained. “On holes like 16, I’m happy that the ball ended up in the rough because it gives me a better opportunity to get close to the pin.”

To achieve his 18th top-ten finish on the PGA Tour this week, Scheffler urgently needs to fine-tune his iron play. Better control of his spin will be crucial in the final round. However, the uncertainty surrounding him at this moment is a warning sign: having more questions than answers is never a good omen at the highest level of competition. The pressure is mounting, and it’s up to Scheffler to find the solution to shine again on the course.