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'''Scott Alexander Scheffler''' (born June 21, 1996)<ref name="pga"/> is an American [[professional golfer]] who plays on the [[PGA Tour]]. He is currently ranked [[List of world number one male golfers|world number one]], first reaching the position in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]] in March 2022, and has held that ranking for over 80 weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WM Phoenix Open: Scottie Scheffler defends title, retakes No. 1 ranking with 2-shot win |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/wm-phoenix-open-scottie-scheffler-defends-title-retakes-no-1-ranking-with-2-shot-win-230352257.html |access-date= |
'''Scott Alexander Scheffler''' (born June 21, 1996)<ref name="pga"/> is an American [[professional golfer]] who plays on the [[PGA Tour]]. He is currently ranked [[List of world number one male golfers|world number one]], first reaching the position in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]] in March 2022, and has held that ranking for over 80 weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WM Phoenix Open: Scottie Scheffler defends title, retakes No. 1 ranking with 2-shot win |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/wm-phoenix-open-scottie-scheffler-defends-title-retakes-no-1-ranking-with-2-shot-win-230352257.html |access-date=February 13, 2023 |website=Yahoo Sports|date=February 12, 2023 }}</ref> He has won two [[Men's major golf championships|major championships]], both the [[2022 Masters Tournament|2022]] and [[2024 Masters Tournament|2024]] [[Masters Tournament]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Czachor |first=Emily Mae |title=Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters Tournament for 2nd win in 3 years |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2024-masters-tournament-golf-major-championship-fourth-final-day-tiger-woods-100th-round/ |work=CBS News |date=April 14, 2024 |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref> He became the first player to win [[The Players Championship]] in back-to-back years in [[2023 Players Championship|2023]] and [[2024 Players Championship|2024]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Scottie Scheffler becomes first player to win back-to-back titles at The Players |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/scottie-scheffler-becomes-first-player-to-win-back-to-back-titles-at-the-players |work=NBC Sports |date=March 17, 2024 |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Scheffler was born in [[Ridgewood, New Jersey]] on June 21, 1996. His father, Scott, grew up in [[Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey|Englewood Cliffs]], and attended [[St. Cecilia High School (New Jersey)|St. Cecilia High School]] in [[Englewood, New Jersey|Englewood]]. His mother, Diane, grew up in [[Park Ridge, New Jersey|Park Ridge]].<ref name="politi">{{cite web |last=Politi |first=Steve |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler's Masters victory is a great moment for New Jersey sports, too |url=https://www.nj.com/sports/2022/04/scottie-schefflers-masters-victory-is-a-great-moment-for-new-jersey-sports-too-politi.html |website=NJ.com |accessdate=April 11, 2022}}</ref> Scheffler is the only boy among four siblings. His sisters are named Callie, Molly and Sara.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-new-jersey-augusta-smith-portugal-b2055259.html |title=Scheffler's journey to the Masters a true family affair |newspaper=The Independent |agency=Associated Press |date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> The family lived in [[Montvale, New Jersey]], until Scheffler was aged six, when they moved to [[Dallas]], Texas, in the wake of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texan Scheffler Finds Vagaries of Match Play in Defeat |url=https://www.usga.org/articles/2012/07/going-low-nothing-unusual-for-young-texan-21474848889.html |publisher=USGA |first=Rob |last=Duca |date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> Scheffler's father was a [[stay-at-home dad]], while his mother worked as a [[chief operating officer]] at the law firm Thompson & Knight.<ref name=shupak>{{Cite news |last=Schupak |first=Adam |title=Scottie Scheffler: Love of the game, dedication help forge a Masters champion |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/masters/2022/04/11/scottie-scheffler-making-masters-champion/7280600001/ |access-date= |
Scheffler was born in [[Ridgewood, New Jersey]] on June 21, 1996. His father, Scott, grew up in [[Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey|Englewood Cliffs]], and attended [[St. Cecilia High School (New Jersey)|St. Cecilia High School]] in [[Englewood, New Jersey|Englewood]]. His mother, Diane, grew up in [[Park Ridge, New Jersey|Park Ridge]].<ref name="politi">{{cite web |last=Politi |first=Steve |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler's Masters victory is a great moment for New Jersey sports, too |url=https://www.nj.com/sports/2022/04/scottie-schefflers-masters-victory-is-a-great-moment-for-new-jersey-sports-too-politi.html |website=NJ.com |accessdate=April 11, 2022}}</ref> Scheffler is the only boy among four siblings. His sisters are named Callie, Molly and Sara.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-new-jersey-augusta-smith-portugal-b2055259.html |title=Scheffler's journey to the Masters a true family affair |newspaper=The Independent |agency=Associated Press |date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> The family lived in [[Montvale, New Jersey]], until Scheffler was aged six, when they moved to [[Dallas]], Texas, in the wake of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texan Scheffler Finds Vagaries of Match Play in Defeat |url=https://www.usga.org/articles/2012/07/going-low-nothing-unusual-for-young-texan-21474848889.html |publisher=USGA |first=Rob |last=Duca |date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> Scheffler's father was a [[stay-at-home dad]], while his mother worked as a [[chief operating officer]] at the law firm Thompson & Knight.<ref name=shupak>{{Cite news |last=Schupak |first=Adam |title=Scottie Scheffler: Love of the game, dedication help forge a Masters champion |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/masters/2022/04/11/scottie-scheffler-making-masters-champion/7280600001/ |access-date=June 22, 2022 |newspaper=USA Today}}</ref> |
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Scheffler's interest in golf began at age three, when his parents gave him a set of plastic clubs and ball. After the move to Dallas, he received tutelage at the Royal Oaks Golf Club under instructor Randy Smith, who coached [[Justin Leonard]] to a victory at [[The Open Championship]] in 1997.<ref name=shupak/> Scheffler had prolific success at the youth level, and won 75 times on the PGA junior circuit, competing against the likes of fellow Dallas-area native [[Will Zalatoris]].<ref name=never>{{Cite web |title=Scheffler 'never wanted to stop playing' en route to the PGA Tour |url=https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour/news/2019/08/29/scottie-scheffler-never-wanted-to-stop-playing-en-route-pga-tour-korn-ferry-tour-championship.html |publisher=PGA Tour |first=Zephyr |last=Melton |date=August 29, 2019 |access-date= |
Scheffler's interest in golf began at age three, when his parents gave him a set of plastic clubs and ball. After the move to Dallas, he received tutelage at the Royal Oaks Golf Club under instructor Randy Smith, who coached [[Justin Leonard]] to a victory at [[The Open Championship]] in 1997.<ref name=shupak/> Scheffler had prolific success at the youth level, and won 75 times on the PGA junior circuit, competing against the likes of fellow Dallas-area native [[Will Zalatoris]].<ref name=never>{{Cite web |title=Scheffler 'never wanted to stop playing' en route to the PGA Tour |url=https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour/news/2019/08/29/scottie-scheffler-never-wanted-to-stop-playing-en-route-pga-tour-korn-ferry-tour-championship.html |publisher=PGA Tour |first=Zephyr |last=Melton |date=August 29, 2019 |access-date=June 22, 2022}}</ref> |
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Entering high school, Scheffler was barely {{Convert|5|ft|m}} in height, but experienced a large growth spurt and soon measured over {{Convert|6|ft|m}} tall.<ref name=never/> The rapid growth caused back injuries for Scheffler, particularly during his sophomore year.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Column: Scheffler's desire to compete takes him to the top |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2022/03/29/column-schefflers-desire-to-compete-takes-him-to-the-top/49997601/ |access-date= |
Entering high school, Scheffler was barely {{Convert|5|ft|m}} in height, but experienced a large growth spurt and soon measured over {{Convert|6|ft|m}} tall.<ref name=never/> The rapid growth caused back injuries for Scheffler, particularly during his sophomore year.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Column: Scheffler's desire to compete takes him to the top |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2022/03/29/column-schefflers-desire-to-compete-takes-him-to-the-top/49997601/ |access-date=June 22, 2022 |newspaper=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=March 29, 2022}}</ref> He played golf and basketball at [[Highland Park High School (University Park, Texas)|Highland Park High School]] in the Dallas enclave of [[University Park, Texas|University Park]]. At Highland Park, Scheffler won individual state titles three years in a row (2012 to 2014), matching a record set by fellow Texan [[Jordan Spieth]]. He also had success in [[American Junior Golf Association|AJGA]] events, won the 2013 [[U.S. Junior Amateur]], and was the top-ranked junior golfer in the country in 2014.<ref name=never/> Scheffler made his PGA Tour debut in May 2014, as a 17-year-old amateur at the [[HP Byron Nelson Championship]]. With his sister Callie caddying for him, he made the cut. He recorded a hole-in-one in the third round and ultimately finished at 4-under-par, in a tie for 22nd place. He was ineligible for the $60,000 payout due to his amateur status.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Scottie Scheffler doesn't disappoint |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/10950419/scottie-scheffler-17-disappoint-hp-byron-nelson-championship-golf |access-date=February 26, 2023 |work=ESPN |first=Richard |last=Durrett |date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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Scheffler was then recruited to play collegiate golf at the [[Texas Longhorns#Men's golf|University of Texas]] from 2014 to 2018, where he helped the team win three [[Big 12]] championships and was named "[[Phil Mickelson]] Freshman of the Year" in 2015. He graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in finance.<ref name="pga">{{cite web |title=Scottie Scheffler – Profile |url=https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.46046.scottie-scheffler.html |publisher=PGA Tour |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref> He was also part of the U.S. team that won the [[2017 Walker Cup]]. |
Scheffler was then recruited to play collegiate golf at the [[Texas Longhorns#Men's golf|University of Texas]] from 2014 to 2018, where he helped the team win three [[Big 12]] championships and was named "[[Phil Mickelson]] Freshman of the Year" in 2015. He graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in finance.<ref name="pga">{{cite web |title=Scottie Scheffler – Profile |url=https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.46046.scottie-scheffler.html |publisher=PGA Tour |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref> He was also part of the U.S. team that won the [[2017 Walker Cup]]. |
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In 2016, Scheffler qualified for his first [[2016 U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]. He opened with a first-round 69, but would shoot a second-round 78 to miss the cut by one stroke. The following year, Scheffler again qualified for the [[2017 U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], after surviving a 4-for-3 playoff to earn a spot in the field.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 6, 2017 |title=Texas golfer, Highland Park-ex Scottie Scheffler qualifies for U.S. Open spot |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/golf/2017/06/06/texas-golfer-highland-park-ex-scottie-scheffler-qualifies-us-open-spot |accessdate=June 8, 2017}}</ref> He and [[Cameron Champ]] were the only two amateurs to make the cut at the 2017 U.S. Open.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2017 |title=Cameron Champ shoots 69, finds top 10 at U.S. Open |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/19461/Cameron-Champ-shoots-69--finds-top-10-at-U-S--Open |website=Amateurgolf.com |accessdate=June 6, 2017}}</ref> Scheffler finished as [[2017 U.S. Open (golf)#Final round|low amateur]] at 1-under-par, one stroke ahead of Champ.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2022 |
In 2016, Scheffler qualified for his first [[2016 U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]. He opened with a first-round 69, but would shoot a second-round 78 to miss the cut by one stroke. The following year, Scheffler again qualified for the [[2017 U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], after surviving a 4-for-3 playoff to earn a spot in the field.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 6, 2017 |title=Texas golfer, Highland Park-ex Scottie Scheffler qualifies for U.S. Open spot |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/golf/2017/06/06/texas-golfer-highland-park-ex-scottie-scheffler-qualifies-us-open-spot |accessdate=June 8, 2017}}</ref> He and [[Cameron Champ]] were the only two amateurs to make the cut at the 2017 U.S. Open.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2017 |title=Cameron Champ shoots 69, finds top 10 at U.S. Open |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/19461/Cameron-Champ-shoots-69--finds-top-10-at-U-S--Open |website=Amateurgolf.com |accessdate=June 6, 2017}}</ref> Scheffler finished as [[2017 U.S. Open (golf)#Final round|low amateur]] at 1-under-par, one stroke ahead of Champ.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2022 |title=US Open Low Amateurs Of The Past |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/us-open/us-open-history-and-records/us-open-low-amateurs-158109 |magazine=Golf Monthly |access-date=February 14, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through [[qualifying school]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Romine |first=Brentley |date=December 9, 2018 |title=Walker medals at Web.com Tour Q-School; Xiong, Zhang notch top 10s |work=Golf Channel |url=https://www.golfchannel.com/news/danny-walker-medals-webcom-tour-q-school-norman-xiong-andy-zhang-notch-top-10s}}</ref> |
Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through [[qualifying school]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Romine |first=Brentley |date=December 9, 2018 |title=Walker medals at Web.com Tour Q-School; Xiong, Zhang notch top 10s |work=Golf Channel |url=https://www.golfchannel.com/news/danny-walker-medals-webcom-tour-q-school-norman-xiong-andy-zhang-notch-top-10s}}</ref> |
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On May 26, 2019, Scheffler fired a bogey-free, 9-under 63 — playing the back nine in 30 — to force a playoff with 54-hole leader [[Marcelo Rozo]] in the [[Evans Scholars Invitational]]. He then birdied the second extra hole for his first Web.com Tour victory.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 26, 2019 |title=Rising star Scottie Scheffler wins the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club in a playoff after a closing 63 |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-golf-evans-scholars-invitational-20190526-story.html |access-date=May 27, 2019}}</ref> On August 18, 2019, Scheffler won the [[Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Scheffler shot 4-under 67 in the final round at [[Ohio State University]]'s Scarlet Course for a two-shot victory. He totaled a 12-under 272 for the week and finished two shots ahead of [[Brendon Todd]], [[Beau Hossler]] and |
On May 26, 2019, Scheffler fired a bogey-free, 9-under 63 — playing the back nine in 30 — to force a playoff with 54-hole leader [[Marcelo Rozo]] in the [[Evans Scholars Invitational]]. He then birdied the second extra hole for his first Web.com Tour victory.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 26, 2019 |title=Rising star Scottie Scheffler wins the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club in a playoff after a closing 63 |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-golf-evans-scholars-invitational-20190526-story.html |access-date=May 27, 2019}}</ref> On August 18, 2019, Scheffler won the [[Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Scheffler shot 4-under 67 in the final round at [[Ohio State University]]'s Scarlet Course for a two-shot victory. He totaled a 12-under 272 for the week and finished two shots ahead of [[Brendon Todd]], [[Beau Hossler]] and Ben Taylor. This event was part of the [[Korn Ferry Tour Finals]] (the Web.com Tour was renamed the Korn Ferry Tour in mid-season).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kilbridge |first=Dan |date=August 18, 2019 |title=Scottie Scheffler wins first Korn Ferry Tour finals event in Columbus |url=https://golfweek.com/2019/08/18/golf-scottie-scheffler-wins-first-korn-ferry-tour-finals-event-in-columbus/ |magazine=Golfweek |access-date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> Scheffler led both the Finals points list and the overall points list to earn a fully exempt PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stanley |first=Adam |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Scheffler earns fully exempt PGA Tour status |url=https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour/news/2019/09/03/scottie-scheffler-earns-fully-exempt-pga-tour-status-korn-ferry-tour-championship.html |publisher=PGA Tour}}</ref> He was later named [[Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Scheffler named 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year |url=https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour/news/2019/10/08/scottie-scheffler-named-2019-player-of-the-year-rookie-of-year.html |publisher=PGA Tour}}</ref> |
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===PGA Tour Rookie of the Year=== |
===PGA Tour Rookie of the Year=== |
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Scheffler was named the [[PGA Tour Rookie of the Year]] for the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rookie of Year Scheffler returns for encore season |url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/09/30/rookie-of-year-scottie-scheffler-returns-for-encore-season-sanderson-farms-championship.amp.html |publisher=PGA Tour |first=Ben |last=Everill |date=September 30, 2020 |access-date=2022 |
Scheffler was named the [[PGA Tour Rookie of the Year]] for the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rookie of Year Scheffler returns for encore season |url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/09/30/rookie-of-year-scottie-scheffler-returns-for-encore-season-sanderson-farms-championship.amp.html |publisher=PGA Tour |first=Ben |last=Everill |date=September 30, 2020 |access-date=September 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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In September 2021, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the [[2021 Ryder Cup]] at [[Whistling Straits]] in [[Kohler, Wisconsin]]. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Scheffler went 2–0–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against world number one [[Jon Rahm]]. |
In September 2021, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the [[2021 Ryder Cup]] at [[Whistling Straits]] in [[Kohler, Wisconsin]]. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Scheffler went 2–0–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against world number one [[Jon Rahm]]. |
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Later that fall, he replaced his old caddie, Scott McGuinness with [[Bubba Watson]]'s former caddie, Ted Scott.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2022 |
Later that fall, he replaced his old caddie, Scott McGuinness with [[Bubba Watson]]'s former caddie, Ted Scott.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=February 15, 2022 |title=How Scottie Scheffler convinced Ted Scott to caddie for him and why it paid quick dividends in Phoenix |url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/02/15/scottie-scheffler-ted-scott-wm-phoenix-open/ |access-date=April 16, 2024 |magazine=Golfweek |first=Adam |last=Schupak}}</ref> |
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=== World number one, Masters champion === |
=== World number one, Masters champion === |
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On February 13, 2022, Scheffler won his first ever [[2021–22 PGA Tour|PGA Tour]] title at the [[WM Phoenix Open]] on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff against [[Patrick Cantlay]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/02/13/pga-tour-scottie-scheffler-patrick-cantlay-phoenix-open/ |title=Scottie Scheffler defeats Patrick Cantlay in three-hole playoff to win WM Phoenix Open |date=February 13, 2022 |magazine=Golfweek |first=Adam |last=Schupak |access-date=February 13, 2022 }}</ref> Three weeks later, Scheffler won his second career PGA Tour title at the [[Arnold Palmer Invitational]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]. He won by one stroke over [[Viktor Hovland]], [[Billy Horschel]] and [[Tyrrell Hatton]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/golf/2022/03/06/scottie-scheffler-wins-arnold-palmer-invitational-notches-second-career-pga-tour-victory/ |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News |agency=Associated Press |date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational, notches second career PGA Tour victory}}</ref> Three weeks after that, Scheffler won the [[WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play]] in [[Austin, Texas]], defeating [[Kevin Kisner]] in the final match. With this win, Scheffler moved to [[List of world number one male golfers|world number one]] in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]].<ref name="number1">{{cite magazine |last=Schmitt |first=Tim |date=March 27, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler tops Kevin Kisner at WGC-Technologies Match Play, will move to World No. 1 |url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/03/27/wgc-dell-technologies-match-play-scottie-scheffler-kevin-kisner-world-no-1/ |magazine=Golfweek |access-date=March 27, 2022}}</ref> |
On February 13, 2022, Scheffler won his first ever [[2021–22 PGA Tour|PGA Tour]] title at the [[WM Phoenix Open]] on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff against [[Patrick Cantlay]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url= https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/02/13/pga-tour-scottie-scheffler-patrick-cantlay-phoenix-open/ |title=Scottie Scheffler defeats Patrick Cantlay in three-hole playoff to win WM Phoenix Open |date=February 13, 2022 |magazine=Golfweek |first=Adam |last=Schupak |access-date=February 13, 2022 }}</ref> Three weeks later, Scheffler won his second career PGA Tour title at the [[Arnold Palmer Invitational]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]. He won by one stroke over [[Viktor Hovland]], [[Billy Horschel]] and [[Tyrrell Hatton]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/golf/2022/03/06/scottie-scheffler-wins-arnold-palmer-invitational-notches-second-career-pga-tour-victory/ |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News |agency=Associated Press |date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational, notches second career PGA Tour victory}}</ref> Three weeks after that, Scheffler won the [[WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play]] in [[Austin, Texas]], defeating [[Kevin Kisner]] in the final match. With this win, Scheffler moved to [[List of world number one male golfers|world number one]] in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]].<ref name="number1">{{cite magazine |last=Schmitt |first=Tim |date=March 27, 2022 |title=Scottie Scheffler tops Kevin Kisner at WGC-Technologies Match Play, will move to World No. 1 |url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/03/27/wgc-dell-technologies-match-play-scottie-scheffler-kevin-kisner-world-no-1/ |magazine=Golfweek |access-date=March 27, 2022}}</ref> |
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On April 10, 2022, Scheffler won the [[2022 Masters Tournament|Masters Tournament]], defeating [[Rory McIlroy]] by three strokes. Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining [[Ian Woosnam]] (1991), [[Fred Couples]] (1992), [[Tiger Woods]] (2001, 2002) and [[Dustin Johnson]] (2020).<ref>{{cite news |last=Farmer |first=Sam |title=Scottie Scheffler continues his hot streak, holding off Rory McIlroy to win Masters |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-04-10/scottie-scheffler-wins-masters-tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |access-date= |
On April 10, 2022, Scheffler won the [[2022 Masters Tournament|Masters Tournament]], defeating [[Rory McIlroy]] by three strokes. Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining [[Ian Woosnam]] (1991), [[Fred Couples]] (1992), [[Tiger Woods]] (2001, 2002) and [[Dustin Johnson]] (2020).<ref>{{cite news |last=Farmer |first=Sam |title=Scottie Scheffler continues his hot streak, holding off Rory McIlroy to win Masters |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-04-10/scottie-scheffler-wins-masters-tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |access-date=May 2, 2022 |date=April 10, 2022}}</ref> The victory was his fourth for the [[2021–22 PGA Tour|2022]] PGA Tour season, making him the first golfer since Arnold Palmer in 1960, and only the second ever, to win as many events including the Masters in that span of time to begin a season. It was his fourth win in his last 6 starts.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking |url=https://apnews.com/article/Scottie-Scheffler-the-Masters-Rory-McIlroy-Augusta-golf-2aa43983368331963764fc0761f09abe |work=Associated Press News |date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=April 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Patterson |first1=Chip |last2=Boone |first2=Kyle |title=2022 Masters leaderboard, scores: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler makes history winning first career major |url=https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2022-masters-leaderboard-scores-world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-makes-history-winning-first-career-major/live/ |work=CBS Sports |date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=April 10, 2022}}</ref> |
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At the [[2022 PGA Championship]], he missed the cut by 2, his first at the major since he turned pro in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2022/05/20/pga-championship-southern-hills-miss-cut-scottie-scheffler-dustin-johnson-patrick-cantlay.html |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler among those to miss cut at PGA Championship |publisher=PGA Tour |date=May 20, 2022 |first=Ben |last=Everill}}</ref> On May 29, 2022, Scheffler lost the [[Charles Schwab Challenge]] in a playoff to [[Sam Burns]] after Burns made a 38-foot birdie putt.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Stephen |title=Burns playoff birdie to beat No. 1 Scheffler at Colonial |url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-sam-burns-nick-price-texas-the-masters-d3d0abdad78ed671ae4d36a1d83d63a9 |work=Associated Press News |access-date= |
At the [[2022 PGA Championship]], he missed the cut by 2, his first at the major since he turned pro in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2022/05/20/pga-championship-southern-hills-miss-cut-scottie-scheffler-dustin-johnson-patrick-cantlay.html |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler among those to miss cut at PGA Championship |publisher=PGA Tour |date=May 20, 2022 |first=Ben |last=Everill}}</ref> On May 29, 2022, Scheffler lost the [[Charles Schwab Challenge]] in a playoff to [[Sam Burns]] after Burns made a 38-foot birdie putt.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Stephen |title=Burns playoff birdie to beat No. 1 Scheffler at Colonial |url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-sam-burns-nick-price-texas-the-masters-d3d0abdad78ed671ae4d36a1d83d63a9 |work=Associated Press News |access-date=May 30, 2022 |date=May 30, 2022}}</ref> At the [[2022 U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], he finished T-2, one stroke behind the winner [[Matt Fitzpatrick]]. |
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Entering the 2022 [[Tour Championship]] as the leader in the [[FedEx Cup]] standings, Scheffler started the tournament in first place with a 2-stroke lead in the starting strokes format. He extended his lead to 6 strokes after 54 holes, but shot a 3-over-par 73 in the final round to lose the tournament by one stroke to Rory McIlroy. This tied Scheffler for the PGA Tour record of largest 54-hole lead blown.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Scottie Scheffler struggles in final round at East Lake, coughs up six-shot lead |url=https://www.golfchannel.com/news/scottie-scheffler-struggles-final-round-east-lake-coughs-six-shot-lead |work=Golf Channel |first=Rex |last=Hoggard |date=August 28, 2022 |access-date=2022 |
Entering the 2022 [[Tour Championship]] as the leader in the [[FedEx Cup]] standings, Scheffler started the tournament in first place with a 2-stroke lead in the starting strokes format. He extended his lead to 6 strokes after 54 holes, but shot a 3-over-par 73 in the final round to lose the tournament by one stroke to Rory McIlroy. This tied Scheffler for the PGA Tour record of largest 54-hole lead blown.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Scottie Scheffler struggles in final round at East Lake, coughs up six-shot lead |url=https://www.golfchannel.com/news/scottie-scheffler-struggles-final-round-east-lake-coughs-six-shot-lead |work=Golf Channel |first=Rex |last=Hoggard |date=August 28, 2022 |access-date=September 5, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Why Scottie Scheffler's blown 6-shot lead at Tour Championship wasn't a meltdown |url=https://golf.com/news/tournaments/scottie-scheffler-blown-lead-tour-championship/ |magazine=Golf Magazine |first=Jack |last=Hirsh |date=August 28, 2022 |access-date=September 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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In September 2022, Scheffler was named 2022 [[PGA Tour Player of the Year]], earning the Jack Nicklaus Award for the first time. |
In September 2022, Scheffler was named 2022 [[PGA Tour Player of the Year]], earning the Jack Nicklaus Award for the first time. |
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In March, Scheffler won [[2023 Players Championship|The Players Championship]] by five strokes and regained the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking for the second time in the year. It was the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since [[Stephen Ames]] won by six in 2006.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players |url=https://apnews.com/article/scheffler-players-championship-sawgrass-7afeb501bac79e582b40cb4c762415d4 |work=Associated Press News |date=March 12, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> Scheffler joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win the Masters Tournament and The Players Championship in a 12-month span.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schlabach |first=Mark |title=The inevitability of Scottie Scheffler on Players Championship Sunday |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/35844858/pga-tour-players-championship-2023-scottie-scheffler-inevitable |work=ESPN |date=March 12, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> |
In March, Scheffler won [[2023 Players Championship|The Players Championship]] by five strokes and regained the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking for the second time in the year. It was the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since [[Stephen Ames]] won by six in 2006.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players |url=https://apnews.com/article/scheffler-players-championship-sawgrass-7afeb501bac79e582b40cb4c762415d4 |work=Associated Press News |date=March 12, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> Scheffler joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win the Masters Tournament and The Players Championship in a 12-month span.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schlabach |first=Mark |title=The inevitability of Scottie Scheffler on Players Championship Sunday |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/35844858/pga-tour-players-championship-2023-scottie-scheffler-inevitable |work=ESPN |date=March 12, 2023 |access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> |
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As the defending champion at the [[2023 Masters Tournament]] in April, Scheffler finished tied-10th.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |
As the defending champion at the [[2023 Masters Tournament]] in April, Scheffler finished tied-10th.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2023 |title=Rahm wins the Masters – The Team |url=https://newsinfrance.com/rahm-wins-the-masters-the-team/ |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=newsinfrance.com}}</ref> At the [[2023 PGA Championship]] in May, he posted a final-round 65 to tie for 2nd, two strokes behind [[Brooks Koepka]]. This result returned Scheffler to the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Scheffler Ties for Second, Moves to World No. 1 |url=https://www.pgachampionship.com/news-media/articles/scheffler-ties-for-second-moves-to-world-no-1 |access-date=December 5, 2023 |publisher=PGA Championship}}</ref> Scheffler followed this with a 3rd-place finish at the [[2023 U.S. Open (golf)|2023 U.S. Open]] in June.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Open: Scottie Scheffler 'not sharp enough' and praises Wyndham Clark for maiden major victory |url=https://www.skysports.com/golf/live-blog/14640/12900853/us-open-2023-live-latest-news-and-updates-as-scottie-scheffler-jon-rahm-and-rory-mcilroy-all-feature |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> |
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In the 2022–23 season, Scheffler recorded 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, a streak only bettered by Tiger Woods in 2000–01.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date= |
In the 2022–23 season, Scheffler recorded 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, a streak only bettered by Tiger Woods in 2000–01.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=July 18, 2023 |title=Scottie Scheffler was asked about his putting (again). Here's why he thinks it's not a big deal |url=https://golf.com/news/scottie-scheffler-doesnt-think-putting-woes-big-deal/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |magazine=Golf Magazine |first=Jack |last=Hirsh}}</ref> For the second year in a row, he entered the Tour Championship as the leader in the FedEx Cup standings,<ref>{{Cite web |title=FedExCup: Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Rory McIlroy lead chase at Tour Championship in PGA Tour finale |url=https://www.skysports.com/amp/golf/news/12176/12945749/fedexcup-scottie-scheffler-viktor-hovland-rory-mcilroy-lead-chase-at-tour-championship-in-pga-tour-finale |access-date=August 29, 2023 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> which gave him a starting score of 10-under-par, and a two stroke lead over [[Viktor Hovland]]. He finished in a tie for sixth place at 11-under-par, 16 strokes behind the winner, Hovland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milko |first=Jack |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Rory McIlroy's strong argument for Tour Championship format that Jon Rahm vehemently disagrees with |url=https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2023/8/28/23849158/rory-mcilroy-tour-championship-format-jon-rahm-disagrees |access-date=August 29, 2023 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> |
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In September, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the [[2023 Ryder Cup]] at [[Marco Simone Golf and Country Club]] in [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. The European team won 16.5–11.5 and Scheffler went 0–2–2, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against [[Jon Rahm]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2023 |
In September, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the [[2023 Ryder Cup]] at [[Marco Simone Golf and Country Club]] in [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. The European team won 16.5–11.5 and Scheffler went 0–2–2, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against [[Jon Rahm]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=October 1, 2023 |title=The U.S.'s best player offered hints at larger Ryder Cup disaster |url=https://golf.com/news/scottie-scheffler-ryder-cup-failure/ |access-date=December 5, 2023 |magazine=Golf Magazine}}</ref> In the Saturday morning foursome match, the European pair [[Ludvig Åberg]] and [[Viktor Hovland]] defeated Scheffler and [[Brooks Koepka]] 9 and 7, the biggest victory in an 18-hole match in Ryder Cup history.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Herman |first=Martyn |date=September 30, 2023 |title=Hovland and Aberg maraud their way to record Ryder Cup win |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/golf/hovland-aberg-maraud-record-ryder-cup-win-2023-09-30/ |access-date=October 13, 2023 |work=Reuters}}</ref> |
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In December, Scheffler won the [[Hero World Challenge]], an unofficial event on the PGA Tour with a 20-man field. He had finished as runner-up in both of the previous two years at the tournament.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Harig |first1=Bob |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Ends Year With Satisfying Win at Hero World Challenge |url=https://www.si.com/golf/news/world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-ends-year-win-hero-world-challenge |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=4 |
In December, Scheffler won the [[Hero World Challenge]], an unofficial event on the PGA Tour with a 20-man field. He had finished as runner-up in both of the previous two years at the tournament.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Harig |first1=Bob |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Ends Year With Satisfying Win at Hero World Challenge |url=https://www.si.com/golf/news/world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-ends-year-win-hero-world-challenge |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=December 4, 2023 |date=December 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=December 3, 2023 |title=Scheffler wins in Bahamas as Woods finishes 18th |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/67608503 |access-date=December 5, 2023 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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In March, Scheffler won the [[Arnold Palmer Invitational]] for the second time in his career. Scheffler ended the week at Bay Hill 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy's 2018 win.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler cruises to 5-shot win at Bay Hill |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/10/arnold-palmer-invitational-pga-tour-bay-hill-scottie-scheffler-wyndham-clark/ |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 11, 2024}}</ref> The following week, Scheffler won [[2024 Players Championship|The Players Championship]] to become the first back-to-back winner in the event's history. Scheffler shot an 8-under 64 in the final round to overcome a five shot deficit, matching the largest comeback by a Players Championship winner at TPC Sawgrass.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schlabach |first=Mark |title=Scheffler repeats at Players after Clark lip-out on 18 |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/39754500/scheffler-repeats-players-clark-lip-18 |work=ESPN |date= |
In March, Scheffler won the [[Arnold Palmer Invitational]] for the second time in his career. Scheffler ended the week at Bay Hill 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy's 2018 win.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |title=World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler cruises to 5-shot win at Bay Hill |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/10/arnold-palmer-invitational-pga-tour-bay-hill-scottie-scheffler-wyndham-clark/ |newspaper=Orlando Sentinel |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 11, 2024}}</ref> The following week, Scheffler won [[2024 Players Championship|The Players Championship]] to become the first back-to-back winner in the event's history. Scheffler shot an 8-under 64 in the final round to overcome a five shot deficit, matching the largest comeback by a Players Championship winner at TPC Sawgrass.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schlabach |first=Mark |title=Scheffler repeats at Players after Clark lip-out on 18 |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/39754500/scheffler-repeats-players-clark-lip-18 |work=ESPN |date=March 17, 2024 |access-date=March 17, 2024}}</ref> In his next start at the [[Houston Open]], Scheffler had a chance to win three events in a row. He was in the final group on Sunday and had a birdie putt from six feet on the 18th green to force a playoff. He missed the putt and finished in second place, one stroke behind [[Stephan Jäger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Open: Scottie Scheffler's win streak ends as Stephan Jaeger lands first PGA Tour title |url=https://www.skysports.com/amp/golf/news/12176/13105831/houston-open-scottie-scheffler-s-win-streak-ends-as-stephan-jaeger-lands-first-pga-tour-title |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref> |
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In April, Scheffler won the [[2024 Masters Tournament|Masters]] for a second time in three years. He finished 11-under par for the championship, winning by 4 shots over [[Ludvig Åberg]] of Sweden. Scheffler became the fourth-youngest player to have two Masters victories.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket |url=https://apnews.com/article/masters-2024-augusta-national-8f9bcddc2f3c8aa4298a83c016286918 |work=Associated Press News |access-date= |
In April, Scheffler won the [[2024 Masters Tournament|Masters]] for a second time in three years. He finished 11-under par for the championship, winning by 4 shots over [[Ludvig Åberg]] of Sweden. Scheffler became the fourth-youngest player to have two Masters victories.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket |url=https://apnews.com/article/masters-2024-augusta-national-8f9bcddc2f3c8aa4298a83c016286918 |work=Associated Press News |access-date=April 16, 2024 |date=April 14, 2024}}</ref> Scheffler additionally joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to have multiple victories at both the Players Championship and the Masters.<ref>{{cite news |title=Numbers and reactions from Scottie Scheffler's Masters victory |url=https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/39916654/2024-masters-pga-scottie-scheffler |work=ESPN |access-date=April 16, 2024 |date=April 14, 2024}}</ref> One week later, he followed up his Masters victory with a win at the [[RBC Heritage]] for his 4th win in five starts.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Doug |title=Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run |url=https://apnews.com/article/scheffler-rbc-heritage-theegala-37ac736238b6745686c1501f15f5018a |work=Associated Press News |access-date=April 22, 2024 |date=April 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Scheffler met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school. They married in 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cradock |first=Matt |title=Who Is Scottie Scheffler's Wife? |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/scottie-schefflers-wife-225451 |magazine=Golf Monthly |access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref> |
Scheffler met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school. They married in 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cradock |first=Matt |title=Who Is Scottie Scheffler's Wife? |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/scottie-schefflers-wife-225451 |magazine=Golf Monthly |access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref> |
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Scheffler is a [[Christian]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/golf/2022/04/08/scottie-scheffler-grounded-faith-world-number-1/ |title=Scottie Scheffler staying grounded in faith during rise to golf's world No. 1 |website=Sports Spectrum |first=Joshua |last=Doering |date=April 8, 2022}}</ref> His sponsor for his [[Confirmation in the Catholic Church|confirmation]] in the [[Catholic Church]] was Rocky Hambric, founder of Hambric Sports, a sports management agency which has had Scheffler as a client since he turned professional.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date= |
Scheffler is a [[Christian]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/golf/2022/04/08/scottie-scheffler-grounded-faith-world-number-1/ |title=Scottie Scheffler staying grounded in faith during rise to golf's world No. 1 |website=Sports Spectrum |first=Joshua |last=Doering |date=April 8, 2022}}</ref> His sponsor for his [[Confirmation in the Catholic Church|confirmation]] in the [[Catholic Church]] was Rocky Hambric, founder of Hambric Sports, a sports management agency which has had Scheffler as a client since he turned professional.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Labor and Agents: Ties run deep between Masters champ Scottie Scheffler and golf agent Rocky Hambric |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2022/04/18/Insiders/Labor-and-Agents.aspx |access-date=August 20, 2023 |magazine=Sports Business Journal}}</ref> Scheffler attends Bible study with his caddie Ted Scott, who caddied for [[Bubba Watson]] for 15 years. When requesting Scott to be his caddie, Scheffler said "I really want to work with a Christian. That's how I try to live my life."<ref>{{Cite magazine |first=Roderick |last=Easdale |date=March 20, 2022 |title=Who Is Scottie Scheffler's Caddie? |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/scottie-schefflers-caddie-212813 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |magazine=Golf Monthly}}</ref> Scheffler and his close friend [[Sam Burns]] co-host an annual retreat with members of the College Golf Fellowship, a faith-based ministry.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Two weeks after Travis Vick clinched NCAA title for Texas, he's getting pointers from No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in U.S. Open debut |url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/06/14/texas-golf-travis-vick-ncaa-title-scottie-scheffler-u-s-open-debut/ |access-date=June 22, 2022 |magazine=Golfweek |first=Beth Ann |last=Nichols}}</ref> |
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Scheffler appears in the sports documentary series ''[[Full Swing (2023 TV series)|Full Swing]]'', which premiered on Netflix on February 15, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tee Up for 'Full Swing,' the Golf Documentary Series That Drives Plenty of Drama |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/full-swing-release-date-cast-news |access-date= |
Scheffler appears in the sports documentary series ''[[Full Swing (2023 TV series)|Full Swing]]'', which premiered on Netflix on February 15, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tee Up for 'Full Swing,' the Golf Documentary Series That Drives Plenty of Drama |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/full-swing-release-date-cast-news |access-date=February 13, 2023 |website=Netflix Tudum}}</ref> |
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In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a [[pickleball]] team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milko |first=Jack |date= |
In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a [[pickleball]] team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milko |first=Jack |date=August 23, 2023 |title=Scottie Scheffler among many notable Texas athletes investing in new pickleball team |url=https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2023/8/23/23842775/pga-news-scottie-scheffler-invest-new-texas-ranchers-pickleball |access-date=December 5, 2023 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> |
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Scottie Scheffler | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Scott Alexander Scheffler |
Born | Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. | June 21, 1996
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)[1] |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Spouse |
Meredith Scudder (m. 2020) |
Career | |
College | University of Texas at Austin |
Turned professional | 2018 |
Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Former tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
Professional wins | 13 |
Highest ranking | 1 (March 27, 2022)[2] (108 weeks, as of October 6, 2024) |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 10 |
European Tour | 3 |
Korn Ferry Tour | 2 |
Other | 1 |
Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
Masters Tournament | Won: 2022, 2024 |
PGA Championship | T2: 2023 |
U.S. Open | T2: 2022 |
The Open Championship | T8: 2021 |
Achievements and awards | |
Scott Alexander Scheffler (born June 21, 1996)[1] is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is currently ranked world number one, first reaching the position in the Official World Golf Ranking in March 2022, and has held that ranking for over 80 weeks.[3] He has won two major championships, both the 2022 and 2024 Masters Tournament.[4] He became the first player to win The Players Championship in back-to-back years in 2023 and 2024.[5]
Early life
Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on June 21, 1996. His father, Scott, grew up in Englewood Cliffs, and attended St. Cecilia High School in Englewood. His mother, Diane, grew up in Park Ridge.[6] Scheffler is the only boy among four siblings. His sisters are named Callie, Molly and Sara.[7] The family lived in Montvale, New Jersey, until Scheffler was aged six, when they moved to Dallas, Texas, in the wake of the September 11 attacks.[8] Scheffler's father was a stay-at-home dad, while his mother worked as a chief operating officer at the law firm Thompson & Knight.[9]
Scheffler's interest in golf began at age three, when his parents gave him a set of plastic clubs and ball. After the move to Dallas, he received tutelage at the Royal Oaks Golf Club under instructor Randy Smith, who coached Justin Leonard to a victory at The Open Championship in 1997.[9] Scheffler had prolific success at the youth level, and won 75 times on the PGA junior circuit, competing against the likes of fellow Dallas-area native Will Zalatoris.[10]
Entering high school, Scheffler was barely 5 feet (1.5 m) in height, but experienced a large growth spurt and soon measured over 6 feet (1.8 m) tall.[10] The rapid growth caused back injuries for Scheffler, particularly during his sophomore year.[11] He played golf and basketball at Highland Park High School in the Dallas enclave of University Park. At Highland Park, Scheffler won individual state titles three years in a row (2012 to 2014), matching a record set by fellow Texan Jordan Spieth. He also had success in AJGA events, won the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur, and was the top-ranked junior golfer in the country in 2014.[10] Scheffler made his PGA Tour debut in May 2014, as a 17-year-old amateur at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. With his sister Callie caddying for him, he made the cut. He recorded a hole-in-one in the third round and ultimately finished at 4-under-par, in a tie for 22nd place. He was ineligible for the $60,000 payout due to his amateur status.[12]
Scheffler was then recruited to play collegiate golf at the University of Texas from 2014 to 2018, where he helped the team win three Big 12 championships and was named "Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year" in 2015. He graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in finance.[1] He was also part of the U.S. team that won the 2017 Walker Cup.
In 2016, Scheffler qualified for his first U.S. Open. He opened with a first-round 69, but would shoot a second-round 78 to miss the cut by one stroke. The following year, Scheffler again qualified for the U.S. Open, after surviving a 4-for-3 playoff to earn a spot in the field.[13] He and Cameron Champ were the only two amateurs to make the cut at the 2017 U.S. Open.[14] Scheffler finished as low amateur at 1-under-par, one stroke ahead of Champ.[15]
Professional career
Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year
Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school.[16]
On May 26, 2019, Scheffler fired a bogey-free, 9-under 63 — playing the back nine in 30 — to force a playoff with 54-hole leader Marcelo Rozo in the Evans Scholars Invitational. He then birdied the second extra hole for his first Web.com Tour victory.[17] On August 18, 2019, Scheffler won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Scheffler shot 4-under 67 in the final round at Ohio State University's Scarlet Course for a two-shot victory. He totaled a 12-under 272 for the week and finished two shots ahead of Brendon Todd, Beau Hossler and Ben Taylor. This event was part of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals (the Web.com Tour was renamed the Korn Ferry Tour in mid-season).[18] Scheffler led both the Finals points list and the overall points list to earn a fully exempt PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.[19] He was later named Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year.[20]
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
In August 2020, Scheffler finished tied for fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship. He won $528,000 in prize money in the tournament.
On August 21, 2020, Scheffler shot a 12-under 59 at The Northern Trust. His round was the joint second-lowest in PGA Tour history and just the 12th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.[21]
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Score | E | −1 | −1 | −2 | −3 | −4 | −5 | −5 | −6 | −7 | −8 | −8 | −8 | −9 | −10 | −11 | −11 | −12 |
Scheffler was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019–20 season.[22]
In September 2021, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Scheffler went 2–0–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against world number one Jon Rahm.
Later that fall, he replaced his old caddie, Scott McGuinness with Bubba Watson's former caddie, Ted Scott.[23]
World number one, Masters champion
2022
On February 13, 2022, Scheffler won his first ever PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff against Patrick Cantlay.[24] Three weeks later, Scheffler won his second career PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida. He won by one stroke over Viktor Hovland, Billy Horschel and Tyrrell Hatton.[25] Three weeks after that, Scheffler won the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas, defeating Kevin Kisner in the final match. With this win, Scheffler moved to world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.[26]
On April 10, 2022, Scheffler won the Masters Tournament, defeating Rory McIlroy by three strokes. Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Ian Woosnam (1991), Fred Couples (1992), Tiger Woods (2001, 2002) and Dustin Johnson (2020).[27] The victory was his fourth for the 2022 PGA Tour season, making him the first golfer since Arnold Palmer in 1960, and only the second ever, to win as many events including the Masters in that span of time to begin a season. It was his fourth win in his last 6 starts.[28][29]
At the 2022 PGA Championship, he missed the cut by 2, his first at the major since he turned pro in 2018.[30] On May 29, 2022, Scheffler lost the Charles Schwab Challenge in a playoff to Sam Burns after Burns made a 38-foot birdie putt.[31] At the U.S. Open, he finished T-2, one stroke behind the winner Matt Fitzpatrick.
Entering the 2022 Tour Championship as the leader in the FedEx Cup standings, Scheffler started the tournament in first place with a 2-stroke lead in the starting strokes format. He extended his lead to 6 strokes after 54 holes, but shot a 3-over-par 73 in the final round to lose the tournament by one stroke to Rory McIlroy. This tied Scheffler for the PGA Tour record of largest 54-hole lead blown.[32][33]
In September 2022, Scheffler was named 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year, earning the Jack Nicklaus Award for the first time.
Scheffler qualified for the U.S. team at the 2022 Presidents Cup; he lost three of the four matches he played, tying the other.[34]
2023
In February 2023, Scheffler successfully defended his title at the WM Phoenix Open. He shot a final round 6-under 65 to beat Nick Taylor by two strokes. With the win, Scheffler returned to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.[35]
In March, Scheffler won The Players Championship by five strokes and regained the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking for the second time in the year. It was the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006.[36] Scheffler joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win the Masters Tournament and The Players Championship in a 12-month span.[37]
As the defending champion at the 2023 Masters Tournament in April, Scheffler finished tied-10th.[38] At the 2023 PGA Championship in May, he posted a final-round 65 to tie for 2nd, two strokes behind Brooks Koepka. This result returned Scheffler to the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.[39] Scheffler followed this with a 3rd-place finish at the 2023 U.S. Open in June.[40]
In the 2022–23 season, Scheffler recorded 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, a streak only bettered by Tiger Woods in 2000–01.[41] For the second year in a row, he entered the Tour Championship as the leader in the FedEx Cup standings,[42] which gave him a starting score of 10-under-par, and a two stroke lead over Viktor Hovland. He finished in a tie for sixth place at 11-under-par, 16 strokes behind the winner, Hovland.[43]
In September, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5 and Scheffler went 0–2–2, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against Jon Rahm.[44] In the Saturday morning foursome match, the European pair Ludvig Åberg and Viktor Hovland defeated Scheffler and Brooks Koepka 9 and 7, the biggest victory in an 18-hole match in Ryder Cup history.[45]
In December, Scheffler won the Hero World Challenge, an unofficial event on the PGA Tour with a 20-man field. He had finished as runner-up in both of the previous two years at the tournament.[46][47]
2024
In March, Scheffler won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the second time in his career. Scheffler ended the week at Bay Hill 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy's 2018 win.[48] The following week, Scheffler won The Players Championship to become the first back-to-back winner in the event's history. Scheffler shot an 8-under 64 in the final round to overcome a five shot deficit, matching the largest comeback by a Players Championship winner at TPC Sawgrass.[49] In his next start at the Houston Open, Scheffler had a chance to win three events in a row. He was in the final group on Sunday and had a birdie putt from six feet on the 18th green to force a playoff. He missed the putt and finished in second place, one stroke behind Stephan Jäger.[50]
In April, Scheffler won the Masters for a second time in three years. He finished 11-under par for the championship, winning by 4 shots over Ludvig Åberg of Sweden. Scheffler became the fourth-youngest player to have two Masters victories.[51] Scheffler additionally joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to have multiple victories at both the Players Championship and the Masters.[52] One week later, he followed up his Masters victory with a win at the RBC Heritage for his 4th win in five starts.[53]
Personal life
Scheffler met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school. They married in 2020.[54]
Scheffler is a Christian.[55] His sponsor for his confirmation in the Catholic Church was Rocky Hambric, founder of Hambric Sports, a sports management agency which has had Scheffler as a client since he turned professional.[56] Scheffler attends Bible study with his caddie Ted Scott, who caddied for Bubba Watson for 15 years. When requesting Scott to be his caddie, Scheffler said "I really want to work with a Christian. That's how I try to live my life."[57] Scheffler and his close friend Sam Burns co-host an annual retreat with members of the College Golf Fellowship, a faith-based ministry.[58]
Scheffler appears in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix on February 15, 2023.[59]
In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a pickleball team.[60]
Amateur wins
- 2011 Legends Junior Match Play Championship
- 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur
- 2014 Junior Invitational
- 2015 Annual Western Intercollegiate, Big 12 Championship
Source:[61]
Professional wins (13)
PGA Tour wins (10)
Legend |
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Major championships (2) |
Players Championships (2) |
World Golf Championships (1) |
Other PGA Tour (5) |
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | Feb 13, 2022 | WM Phoenix Open | 68-71-62-67=268 | −16 | Playoff | Patrick Cantlay |
2 | Mar 6, 2022 | Arnold Palmer Invitational | 70-73-68-72=283 | −5 | 1 stroke | Tyrrell Hatton, Billy Horschel, Viktor Hovland |
3 | Mar 27, 2022 | WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play | 4 and 3 | Kevin Kisner | ||
4 | Apr 10, 2022 | Masters Tournament | 69-67-71-71=278 | −10 | 3 strokes | Rory McIlroy |
5 | Feb 12, 2023 | WM Phoenix Open (2) | 68-64-68-65=265 | −19 | 2 strokes | Nick Taylor |
6 | Mar 12, 2023 | The Players Championship | 68-69-65-69=271 | −17 | 5 strokes | Tyrrell Hatton |
7 | Mar 10, 2024 | Arnold Palmer Invitational (2) | 70-67-70-66=273 | −15 | 5 strokes | Wyndham Clark |
8 | Mar 17, 2024 | The Players Championship (2) | 67-69-68-64=268 | −20 | 1 stroke | Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Xander Schauffele |
9 | Apr 14, 2024 | Masters Tournament (2) | 66-72-71-68=277 | −11 | 4 strokes | Ludvig Åberg |
10 | Apr 22, 2024 | RBC Heritage | 69-63-65-68=265 | −19 | 3 strokes | Sahith Theegala |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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1 | 2022 | WM Phoenix Open | Patrick Cantlay | Won with birdie on third extra hole |
2 | 2022 | Charles Schwab Challenge | Sam Burns | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
Korn Ferry Tour wins (2)
Legend |
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Finals events (1) |
Other Korn Ferry Tour (1) |
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | May 26, 2019 | Evans Scholars Invitational | 68-70-70-63=271 | −17 | Playoff | Marcelo Rozo |
2 | Aug 18, 2019 | Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship | 70-68-67-67=272 | −12 | 2 strokes | Beau Hossler, Ben Taylor, Brendon Todd |
Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (1–1)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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1 | 2019 | Nashville Golf Open | Robby Shelton | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
2 | 2019 | Evans Scholars Invitational | Marcelo Rozo | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Other wins (1)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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1 | Dec 3, 2023 | Hero World Challenge | 69-66-65-68=268 | −20 | 3 strokes | Sepp Straka |
Major championships
Wins (2)
Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
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2022 | Masters Tournament | 3 shot lead | −10 (69-67-71-71=278) | 3 strokes | Rory McIlroy |
2024 | Masters Tournament | 1 shot lead | −11 (66-72-71-68=277) | 4 strokes | Ludvig Åberg |
Results timeline
Results not in chronological order in 2020.
Tournament | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
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Masters Tournament | |||
U.S. Open | CUT | T27LA | |
The Open Championship | |||
PGA Championship |
Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Masters Tournament | T19 | T18 | 1 | T10 | 1 | |
PGA Championship | T4 | T8 | CUT | T2 | ||
U.S. Open | CUT | T7 | T2 | 3 | ||
The Open Championship | NT | T8 | T21 | T23 |
LA = Low amateur
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Summary
Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
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Masters Tournament | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
PGA Championship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
U.S. Open | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Totals | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 15 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 7 (twice, current)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (2021 PGA – 2022 Masters)
The Players Championship
Wins (2)
Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
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2023 | The Players Championship | 2 shot lead | −17 (68-69-65-69=271) | 5 strokes | Tyrrell Hatton |
2024 | The Players Championship (2) | 5 shot deficit | −20 (67-69-68-64=268) | 1 stroke | Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Xander Schauffele |
Results timeline
Tournament | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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The Players Championship | CUT | T55 | 1 | 1 |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
World Golf Championships
Wins (1)
Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
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2022 | WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play | n/a | 4 and 3 | Kevin Kisner |
Results timeline
Tournament | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Championship | T26 | 5 | ||
Match Play | NT1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Invitational | T15 | 14 | ||
Champions | NT1 | NT1 | NT1 |
1Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
NT = No tournament
"T" = tied
Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022. The Champions was discontinued from 2023.
PGA Tour career summary
Season | Starts | Cuts made |
Wins (majors) |
2nd | 3rd | Top-10 | Top-25 | Best finish |
Earnings ($)[62] |
Money list rank |
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2013–14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | T22 | – | – |
2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | – | – |
2015–16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | CUT | – | – |
2015–16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T27 | – | – |
2017–18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T43 | 25,080 | n/a** |
2018–19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | T20 | 139,871 | n/a** |
2019–20 | 23 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 2,833,438 | 22 |
2020–21 | 29 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4,505,589 | 19 |
2021–22 | 25 | 21 | 4 (1) | 4 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 14,046,910 | 1 |
2022–23 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 21,014,342 | 1 |
2024 | 10 | 10 | 4 (1) | 1 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 18,693,235 | 1* |
Career* | 121 | 102 | 10 (2) | 8 | 10 | 52 | 80 | 1 | $61,258,464 | 8[63] |
* As of April 22, 2024
** Scheffler was not a PGA Tour member until 2020, so he was not listed on the money list while playing as a non-member.
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Junior Ryder Cup: 2012 (winners)
- Spirit International: 2013 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy: 2016
- Walker Cup: 2017 (winners)
Professional
- Ryder Cup: 2021 (winners), 2023
- Presidents Cup: 2022 (winners)
See also
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External links
- Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Tour official site
- Scottie Scheffler at the Official World Golf Ranking official site