Scottie Scheffler finished 2nd at the Travelers Championship on Monday, losing to Viktor Hovland in a playoff.

What happened?

Scheffler's birdie putt to extend the playoff caught the lip and carried past the hole.

He hit it on his line, but it was just a little bit firm.

Why it matters for Scottie Scheffler

This was Scheffler's fourth runner-up finish of the season, and he hasn't won a tournament since capturing the American Express in January.

Scheffler has yet to finish outside of the top 25 since then, but hasn't been able to convert his form into a win.

What comes next?

Scheffler's next start will come at the Genesis Scottish Open, and he will look to defend his title at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale the following week.

He believes his game is headed in the right direction entering the season's final major.

Scheffler played solid over the course of four days at the Travelers Championship, and had a good solid week.

He narrowly missed out on a 59 in his second round to take the 36-hole lead into the weekend.

Scheffler remained steady while Hovland surged following the rain delay on Sunday.

With the tournament on the line, Scheffler drained an eight-foot par putt to send the event into a playoff.

He said Viktor Hovland is a guy that has a lot of talent and works really hard.

Scheffler felt like he did some really nice things at the Travelers Championship, which he'll use as momentum going into the rest of the season.

It's been two really long weeks for Scheffler, being in contention both weeks.

Any time after a major championship, especially a U.S. Open, you're going to be pretty worn out.

But Scheffler is looking forward to the upcoming events, and is confident in his game.

He will look to build on his recent performances and get back to winning ways.

Scheffler's game is in a good spot, and he's ready for the challenges ahead.

He's been working hard and is feeling positive about his chances.

The Travelers Championship was a tough event, but Scheffler is already looking ahead.

He's focused on the Genesis Scottish Open and the Open Championship, and is ready to give it his all.

Scheffler is one of the top players in the world, and he's determined to stay there.

He's got the talent and the dedication, and he's ready to make his mark.

The upcoming events will be a big test for Scheffler, but he's ready for the challenge.

He's been in this situation before, and he knows what it takes to come out on top.

Scheffler is a fighter, and he's not going to give up.

He's going to keep working hard and pushing himself to be the best.

And that's what makes him one of the most exciting players to watch.

So, what's next for Scottie Scheffler?

Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - he's going to give it his all.

Scheffler is a true competitor, and he's always looking for ways to improve.

He's got a great team behind him, and they're all working together to help him succeed.

It's going to be an exciting few weeks for Scheffler, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.

But for now, he's just taking it one tournament at a time.

And that's the right approach, because in golf, you can't get too far ahead of yourself.

You've got to stay focused on the present, and take it one shot at a time.

That's what Scheffler is doing, and it's serving him well.

He's got the right mindset, and he's ready to take on whatever comes next.

So, let's see what the future holds for Scottie Scheffler.

It's going to be an exciting ride, that's for sure.