Scottie Scheffler had an amazing season and is ranked No.1, but he didn’t win the most Majors this year.
Xander Schauffele’s incredible final round of 65 at Royal Troon earned him his second Major since May, beating Bryson DeChambeau for the Wanamaker Trophy at Valhalla.
Schauffele has been considered the second-best male golfer for a while, but with two Major wins in three events, has he surpassed Scheffler?
Who’s Really on Top?
Nick Bonfield thinks it’s close but gives the edge to Scheffler due to his overall form. “He’s won The Players and four other Signature events,” Nick says. Schauffele had an amazing season too, so Nick wouldn’t mind if others picked him instead.
Another writer believes we now have a clear top two in men’s golf after years of having a ‘big three’. This shift is exciting for fans .
Looking back at 2024, Xander Schauffele stands out with two Major wins compared to Scottie Scheffler’s one. Despite Scheffler’s historic year and winning The Players Championship, Xander’s Sunday performance at Royal Troon made the year his.
Paul Higham points out that while stats are close between them, Xander’s two Majors give him an edge right now. However, Paul still leans towards Masters champ Scheffler because of his consistent excellence and six wins in ten tournaments—a rare feat!
Michael Weston notes that even when not playing his best at The Open, Scheffler was still competitive. But Xander was unbeatable at Royal Troon. His PGA Championship win boosted his confidence against top players on big stages.
Fans might think it’s tough to choose between these great players!
Jonny Leighfield highlights that numbers favor Scottie with six wins versus Xander’s two Majors this year. Both have shown impressive consistency: Scottie never missed a cut in 16 events; Xander hasn’t missed one in over two years across 18 events!
In conclusion, while both golfers are way ahead of others right now—who do you think deserves to be called the best?
