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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Bay Hill

Scottie Scheffler loses to 10-handicap amateur in Arnold Palmer buildup

Scottie Scheffler in practice for the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Scottie Scheffler gets his eye in at Bay Hill after losing to an amateur friend. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images

The secret to beating Scottie Scheffler has emerged at last: place him in a duel against a 10-handicapper.

Scheffler’s domination of professional golf has led to him winning 18 times since early 2022. He is the undisputed world No 1, who this week will chase a third Arnold Palmer Invitational in four attempts. The Texan used pre-tournament media duties at Bay Hill to reveal he is fallible, including in dramatic circumstances to an amateur friend with whom he faced off in Dallas at the weekend.

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