PGA Tour Deletes Social Media Post Trolling Carolina Panthers After Scheffler Win in Charlotte

Following Scottie Scheffler's victory at the PGA Championship held at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club, the PGA Tour posted a now-deleted social media graphic comparing Scheffler’s 15 tournament wins since 2022 to the Carolina Panthers' 14 NFL wins during the same period. The post, which highlighted the Panthers' poor performance and referenced the local connection to Quail Hollow—where Panthers owner David Tepper resides—was seen as a sharp jab at the football team, sparking speculation that Tepper might have influenced its removal. While the post drew attention to Scheffler’s impressive golf achievements, including three major titles, it also underscored the Panthers' struggles, marked by a 14-37 record since 2022 and the franchise’s longest playoff drought. Sports analysts noted the post was a rare example of one league publicly trolling another but agreed that such content was better suited for independent media rather than the PGA Tour’s official channels. The deletion of the post generated even more attention and debate about the Panthers’ sensitivity and the nature of sports rivalry on social media. Despite the controversy, Scheffler remains a dominant figure in golf, with prospects to continue his major championship success.