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PGA Tour players discuss challenges of playing with Scottie Scheffler

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

PGA Tour players discuss challenges of playing with Scottie Scheffler

Summary

At the 3M Open, Johnson Wagner highlighted issues faced by PGA Tour players paired with Scottie Scheffler due to immense crowd attention. Wagner noted that while Scheffler performs well, the overwhelming focus on him disrupts the play of his partners. This situation has caused some players to struggle in critical moments, reminiscent of experiences with Tiger Woods. Scheffler's popularity has grown significantly since his debut in the event, and he secured a second-place finish at the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson Wagner noted crowd issues for players paired with Scottie Scheffler.
•Scheffler played the 3M Open for the first time and finished second.
•Wagner compared the situation to playing with Tiger Woods.
•The crowd size for Scheffler reached 10,000 to 15,000 followers.
•Players are adjusting strategies to cope with the crowd dynamics.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour players said to be suffering with an issue when drawn with Scottie Scheffler at events, ‘it is ridiculous’

What they're saying

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Johnson Wagner has suggested that playing in the same group as Scottie Scheffler is becoming an issue for those on the PGA Tour, with the crowds largely focused on the world number one. Scheffler played the 3M Open for the first time in his career this past week.
— Yahoo Sports

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