"Scottie Scheffler is done" - Fans react to the 3x Major champion's injury scare at the Charles Schwab Challenge

Scottie Scheffler maintained his strong form at the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge. He finished the tournament tied for fourth place with a score of 8 strokes under par. Scheffler was only 4 strokes behind the tournament's winner, Ben Griffin. However, sources indicate that Scheffler had a major injury scare in the middle of the tournament.

According to a video posted on the X page of NUCLR Golf, Scheffler's swing may have hurt him. The golfer was able to hit the ball quite far, but his back could not withstand it. Scheffler was seen gripping his back after the shot due to the discomfort he experienced throughout the swing. The caption on this post read:

"The latest version of the Scheffler Shuffle 😲"

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In the comments section of this post, fans expressed concern for their favourite golfer. One fan even claimed that if Scottie Scheffler continues to play at this rate, he will undoubtedly suffer irreversible damage to his back. The fan's comment read:

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Another fan noted that Scottie Scheffler's shooting does not appear to be comfortable for him. The comment stated:

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Here is a look at some other concerning comments by the fans:

"Looks painful," one fan stated.

"Yea.. that looks like it hurt" another fan expressed their opinion on the shot.

"That hurt MY back," one fan shared their feelings after seeing the shot.

"Get that man on the senior tour stat" one fan pointed out.

How much money has Scottie Scheffler made from golf in the 2025 season?

PGA: Charles Schwab Challenge - Final Round - Source: Imagn

Currently ranked No. 1 in the world, Scottie Scheffler has been in good form this season. He has won two events so far -- the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the 2025 PGA Championship. Aside from that, he has six top-ten finishes this season and two top-20 finishes. These performances earned him a total of $10,558,697 this season.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how much Scottie Scheffler has won at which tournament:

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – T9 – 67-70-69-67 – $535,000
WM Phoenix Open – T25 – 69-66-68-72 – $69,197
The Genesis Invitational – T3 – 70-67-76-66 – $1,200,000
Arnold Palmer Invitational – T11 – 71-72-71-70 – $451,250
THE PLAYERS Championship – T20 – 69-70-72-73 – $240,250
Texas Children's Houston Open – T2 – 67-62-69-63 – $845,500
Masters Tournament – 4 – 68-71-72-69 – $1,008,000
RBC Heritage – T8 – 64-70-68-70 – $580,000
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson – 1 – 61-63-66-63 – $1,782,000
PGA Championship – 1 – 69-68-65-71 – $3,420,000
Charles Schwab Challenge – T4 – 68-71-64-69 – $427,500

About the author

Anurag Bhardwaj is a Golf Journalist at Sportskeeda. With over three years of experience writing about various sports, Anurag has drawn inspiration from numerous icons, ranging from WWE’s Roman Reigns to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. His passion for storytelling spans across different sports, all while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery, and he hopes to continue blending both his professions.

A single spark ignited his love for golf, and now he follows the sport with unwavering enthusiasm. Whether it’s the Masters or the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Anurag is always ready for a deep dive into the action. Through his writing, he brings the latest happenings from the golf world straight to the fans' screens. And while he dreams of stepping onto a golf course someday, he remains in awe of Scottie Scheffler’s precision, all while striving to become a great doctor.

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