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

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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.