At Glance
‣ Scottie Scheffler is demonstrating a level of performance in golf not seen since the prime years of Tiger Woods, with statistics highlighting his dominance in the sport, particularly his exceptional scoring across major tournaments.
‣ Scheffler’s staggering statistic of being a combined -65 under par across four major tournaments (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players, Masters, and RBC Heritage) significantly outpaces his closest competitors, showcasing his unparalleled consistency and skill in 2024.
‣ With ten wins in 51 PGA Tour starts and surpassing the 15 average points mark in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), Scheffler has more than double the points of the World No.2, Rory McIlroy, solidifying his position as the top golfer in the world and drawing comparisons to the Tiger Woods era.
Eleven players were a combined -10 or better and didn't miss any cuts between the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players, Masters, and Heritage. Scheffler was -65
-65: S. Scheffler
-33: L. Åberg
-29: X. Schauffele
-25: S. Theegala-18: S.W. Kim
-15: C. Kirk
-14: H. English
-13:…— Fried Egg Golf (@fried_egg_golf)
Golf enthusiasts, listen up. We’re running out of ways to describe Scottie Scheffler’s game. Seriously, the guy’s playing like we haven’t seen since Tiger Woods was at his peak. And that’s saying something.
Now, let’s talk numbers. Because, you know, in today’s game, it’s all about the stats. And Scheffler? His numbers are off the charts. Not just the usual Strokes Gained stuff either. We’re diving deep here.
Take, for example, his performance from the Arnold Palmer Invitational through to the RBC Heritage. The man won both, by the way. In between, he didn’t just play; he dominated. A total of 11 players managed a combined -10 or better across those tournaments without missing any cuts. But Scheffler? He was on another level.
-65. Yep, you read that right. While others were impressive, Scheffler was in a league of his own. His nearest competitor, Ludvig Aberg, was a distant -33. Following him were names like Xander Schauffele and Sahith Theegala, but none came close to Scheffler.
It’s not just about how low he can go, though. It’s about the consistency. After bagging his tenth PGA Tour title at Harbour Town, Scheffler’s record stood at ten wins in just 51 starts. If that’s not impressive, I don’t know what is.
Oh, and for the stats lovers out there, here’s a juicy one. Scheffler has solidified his No.1 spot even further. He’s now averaging over 15 points, more than double Rory McIlroy’s score. We haven’t seen dominance like this since, well, the Tiger era.
But here’s a thought. Scheffler’s about to be a dad. Could sleepless nights slow him down? It’s a long shot, but at this point, his competitors might be hoping for anything that could give them an edge.
Honestly, though, Scheffler seems unstoppable. At 27, he’s not just playing golf; he’s rewriting what it means to dominate in the sport. And we’re all just lucky to be witnessing it.
