What lessons did Scheffler learn from past FedExCup final round losses?

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Scheffler said his past FedExCup final-round losses taught him to manage mental pressure and stay in the present
Scottie Scheffler reflected that two years ago he had a good lead into the last round but did not play his best and ended up losing, which he called “pretty tough.” He also said last year he had an “off week” that was disappointing. This year, he said he came in with a lead for the third time and finished it off by staying mentally present and keeping his head down, rather than carrying too much pressure to perform.
He tied the toughest loss to having a lead and then not playing well
Scheffler said that two years ago he entered the final round with a good lead but did not play his best, and he lost. He described that experience as “pretty tough,” especially because he was in front going into the last round.
He described last year as an “off week” that left him disappointed
Alongside the two-years-prior loss, Scheffler said last year he had an “off week” and that it was disappointing. He framed both moments as setbacks that stood out when he was not able to convert a strong position into the final result.
He said earlier years may have involved putting too much pressure on himself
Scheffler said that when he starts a tournament ahead of people, it can leave “a bad taste in your mouth” at the end of the year. He added that in the last couple years he may have put too much pressure on himself to perform, or something similar.
He contrasted this year by staying mentally in the moment and focused on the process
Scheffler said that during the TOUR Championship week he tried to stay in the present and handled it “much better mentally.” He also pointed to the support from his caddie, Teddy (Ted Scott), including keeping him focused after bogeys on holes 7 and 8 and a pep talk on the 8th green that helped shift momentum.

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