Former college coach John Fields shares a heated moment between Scottie Scheffler and Beau Hossler.
Incident occurred during a 2015 match where a mistake nearly led to a physical altercation.
Scheffler’s competitive spirit and drive to win highlighted in Fields’ account.
Competitive Fire on the Golf Course
Scottie Scheffler’s competitive nature on the golf course is as fierce as it gets. This was exemplified in an incident narrated by his former college coach, John Fields, on the Subpar Podcast. Fields described Scheffler’s extreme dislike for losing, even suggesting a near altercation with his teammate Beau Hossler.
Tense Moments at Texas Tech
During a one-day event at Texas Tech in 2015, Scheffler and Hossler, both representing the University of Texas, faced a mix-up. Misidentifying a ball caused Scheffler to mistakenly play the wrong one, leading to the loss of a hole. The situation escalated quickly, with Scheffler demonstrating a visible eruption of emotion as he dealt with the error.
Coach Intervenes in the Dispute
Coach Fields recounted how the tension between the two players grew after the mix-up. It reached a point where he had to step in and insist Hossler apologize to Scheffler for the confusion. The apology was delivered, albeit tersely, and the team continued the tournament.
Teammates’ Reaction and Aftermath
Despite this heated moment, both players exhibited professional composure for the remainder of the season. That same year, their team advanced to the NCAA Championship match play. Hossler would later secure the Haskins Award despite an injury setback in the following season.
Reflecting on Competitive Spirits
When asked who would win if the altercation had escalated, Fields gave the edge to Scheffler, highlighting his athletic prowess at the time. Both players stood tall at 6-foot-3, but Scheffler’s athletic edge seemed to tip the scales in his favor in Fields’ view.
The fiery competitiveness and drive represented by this incident is an aspect of what makes the game of golf so gripping. It’s also a reminder of how even the most composed athletes can be pushed to their limits in the pursuit of victory.
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