World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler showed uncharacteristic frustration by slamming his driver on the tee box during the CJ Cup Byron NelsonKylee Hansen Golf Reporter and Mark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer12:41, 26 May 2026Scottie Scheffler slammed his driver on the tee in a moment of exasperation during his unsuccessful bid for consecutive trophies at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday.‌Wyndham Clark stormed to victory at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, before he and Amanda Balionis shared an awkward exchange during the post-round interview. Scheffler wasn't too far adrift after claiming the tournament 12 months earlier close to his Dallas home.‌Rather than securing victory, Scheffler found himself smashing his club on the tee box, an uncommon sight given the World No. 1's typically measured demeanour.‌Scheffler's tee shot on the 487-yard par-4 13th hole veered left, and the World No. 1 showed his frustration as he attempted to remain in contention while Clark surged clear during the closing round.READ MORE: PGA Championship star immediately sacks caddie after punishment for breaking rulesREAD MORE: Rory McIlroy takes immediate break from golf after losing at PGA ChampionshipScheffler was forced to play his approach from the dried grass beyond the left rough, and he thrust his driver into the tee box as the ball flew through the air.As Clark secured an eagle on the 12th hole, Scheffler dropped out of contention and supporters took to social media to voice their thoughts.‌“Scottie is COOKED,” one user posted online.“People are asking ‘what’s wrong with Scottie?’ NOTHING. He’s 25 under par. He’s behind two guys today who are a combined 56 under par,” wrote another.Someone else also posted, “This is when I knew it was over for Scottie. Frustration started to show.”‌Following criticism online from supporters, Scheffler acknowledged that Clark's performance during the weekend was exceptional after his victory.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page‌“Yesterday he putted really, really good,” Scheffler said on Sunday. “The only putt I can really remember him missing, he missed two putts on the last couple holes."Outside of that, he was holing everything yesterday. Sometimes you've just got to tip your cap and say good playing, and 60 was going to be pretty tough to beat today.“Overall, I'm proud of this week for myself, but I wish I could have gotten a few more shots out of it. Overall, Wyndham played great golf.”Article continues belowScheffler ended up in third position at TPC Craig Ranch.“It was a good week,” said Scheffler. “Like I said, it's always fun to play in my hometown. The crowd support was great this week. Like I said, it was a lot of fun.“I wish I would have made a few more birdies, but overall it was a lot of fun.”