Professional golfer
Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player of his generation: a four-time major champion, two-time FedExCup winner and current world No. 1. His defining strengths are elite approach play, relentless consistency and an unusually calm competitive mindset. As of October 2026, he has 22 PGA Tour wins and
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- World ranking
- No. 1Current as of October 2026
- PGA Tour wins
- 22Through the 2026 TOUR Championship
- Major championships
- 4Two Masters, one PGA Championship, one Open Championship
- FedExCup titles
- 22024 and 2026
- Olympic result
- Gold medalParis 2024
- Turned professional
- 2018University of Texas graduate
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Scottie Scheffler highlights
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2026NBC Sports
Scottie Scheffler highlights from final round of Open Championship
2026NBC Sports
Scottie Scheffler starts off strong at The Open
2025PGA TOUR
Scottie Scheffler’s winning highlights from Procore Championship
2024Olympic Games
Scottie Scheffler wins gold at the Paris Olympics
2023Golf Channel
Scottie Scheffler at The Players Championship, Round 3
2026PGA TOUR
Scottie Scheffler’s craziest shots from the WM Phoenix Open
2026USGA
Scottie Scheffler — every televised shot from the U.S. Open final round
2025PGA TOUR
Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from the PGA TOUR season
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
Who he is
Born June 21, 1996, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Scheffler grew up in Dallas and played college golf at the University of Texas. He turned professional in 2018 and joined the PGA Tour for the 2019–20 season.
Career résumé
Already an all-time great
Scheffler has won four major championships, two Players Championships, two FedExCups and Olympic gold. He has also been named PGA Tour Player of the Year three times.
- Masters Tournament: 2022, 2024
- PGA Championship: 2025
- The Open Championship: 2025
- Players Championship: 2023, 2024
- FedExCup: 2024, 2026
- Olympic gold medal: 2024
Why he wins
A complete, pressure-proof game
Scheffler is especially dangerous from tee to green. He combines powerful driving with exceptional iron play, creative recovery shots and the ability to keep producing birdie chances without taking unnecessary risks.
- Elite strokes gained from approach
- Powerful but controlled driving
- Excellent wedge and recovery play
- Strong scoring under pressure
2026 season
Still setting the standard
Scheffler won The American Express, the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the TOUR Championship in 2026. His TOUR Championship victory delivered a second FedExCup title and pushed his official PGA Tour earnings beyond $130 million.
- The American Express — winner
- FedEx St. Jude Championship — winner by eight shots
- TOUR Championship — winner by three shots
Major championship story
Four majors, four different tests
His major victories show remarkable versatility: two Masters wins at Augusta National, a PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and an Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
- 2022 Masters — breakthrough major
- 2024 Masters — second green jacket
- 2025 PGA Championship — third major
- 2025 Open Championship — fourth major
Equipment identity
A familiar TaylorMade setup
Scheffler is a TaylorMade staff player and is closely associated with the P·7TW irons and Spider Tour X putter. His equipment choices tend to prioritize trusted feel and control over constantly changing to the newest release.
- TaylorMade driver and woods
- TaylorMade P·7TW irons
- TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter
- Titleist Pro V1 golf ball
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Turns professional
Begins his professional career after playing at the University of Texas.
Korn Ferry breakthrough
Wins on the Korn Ferry Tour and earns PGA Tour membership.
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
Establishes himself as one of the tour’s leading young players.
First Masters and world No. 1
Wins his first PGA Tour title, the Masters and reaches No. 1 in the world.
Historic season
Wins the Masters, Players Championship, Olympic gold and FedExCup.
Adds two more majors
Wins the PGA Championship and The Open Championship.
Second FedExCup
Wins three times, reaches 22 PGA Tour victories and captures another FedExCup.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The American Express | Winner | January 2026 |
| FedEx St. Jude Championship | Winner | August 2026 |
| TOUR Championship | Winner | August 2026 |
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Why this profile is worth exploring
If you want to understand Scheffler’s greatness, watch his approach shots and recovery play—not just his drives. He rarely gives away shots and constantly turns awkward situations into realistic birdie chances.