Career Timeline of Scottie Scheffler: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Scottie Scheffler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Scottie Scheffler is an American professional golfer currently ranked world number one. He competes on the PGA Tour and has held the top ranking for over 150 weeks. Scheffler has won four major championships, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1909: John Henry Taylor's Major Wins

Since John Henry Taylor in 1909, Scottie Scheffler in 2025 became the first golfer to win his first four majors by three strokes or more.

1950: PGA Tour Wins Before Age 29

Since 1950, only Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, along with Scottie Scheffler in 2025, have won at least 15 PGA Tour tournaments before the age of 29.

1953: Ben Hogan's Multiple Major Wins

In 1953, Ben Hogan won multiple majors by four or more strokes in a single year, a feat matched by Scottie Scheffler in 2025.

1962: Arnold Palmer's PGA Tour Wins

In 1962, Arnold Palmer was the last golfer before Scottie Scheffler in 2024 to have won six times before July.

1980: Tom Watson's PGA Tour Wins

In 1980, Tom Watson was the last player before Scottie Scheffler in 2024 to have won five times on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open.

1986: Official World Golf Ranking

Since the start of the Official World Golf Ranking in 1986, Scottie Scheffler in 2025 joined Tiger Woods as the only two players to win the Open Championship while ranked world number one.

2000: Tiger Woods' Record Streak

In 2000, Tiger Woods achieved a streak of consecutive top-12 finishes in golf that was better than Scottie Scheffler's 18 consecutive top-12 finishes achieved in 2022.

2000: Tiger Woods' Multiple Major Wins

In 2000, Tiger Woods won multiple majors by four or more strokes in a single year, a feat matched by Scottie Scheffler in 2025.

2003: Strokes Gained Data

In 2003, strokes gained data began to be recorded, allowing for detailed analysis of golf performance.

2004: Vijay Singh's Tee-to-Green Performance

At the 2004 Deutsche Bank Championship, Vijay Singh gained 21.1 strokes tee-to-green, a record surpassed by Scottie Scheffler at the 2023 Memorial Tournament.

2005: Tiger Woods' Jack Nicklaus Award

In 2005, Tiger Woods won the Jack Nicklaus Award for the third consecutive season, a feat matched by Scottie Scheffler in 2024.

2006: Tiger Woods' Strokes Gained Tee-to-Green

In the 2006 season, Tiger Woods achieved 2.982 strokes gained tee-to-green per round, the best performance since strokes gained data began to be recorded in 2003.

2007: Tiger Woods' Seven-Win Season

In 2007, Tiger Woods recorded a seven-win season on the PGA Tour, a feat matched by Scottie Scheffler in 2024.

2007: Tiger Woods' Jack Nicklaus Award

In 2007, Tiger Woods won the Jack Nicklaus Award for the third consecutive season, a feat matched by Scottie Scheffler in December 2024 by Scottie Scheffler.

2009: Tiger Woods' PGA Tour Wins

In 2009, Tiger Woods was the last PGA Tour golfer before Scottie Scheffler in 2024 to win six times in a season.

2012: Rory McIlroy's PGA Championship

In 2012, Rory McIlroy won the PGA Championship with the largest margin of victory, a record matched by Scottie Scheffler in 2025.

2012: High School State Title

In 2012, Scottie Scheffler won an individual state title playing golf at Highland Park High School.

2013: U.S. Junior Amateur Victory

In 2013, Scottie Scheffler won the U.S. Junior Amateur tournament, marking a significant achievement in his amateur career.

April 2014: Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Win

In April 2014, Scottie Scheffler won the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, adding to his accolades as a top-ranked junior golfer.

May 2014: PGA Tour Debut

In May 2014, Scottie Scheffler made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old amateur at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, making the cut and tying for 22nd place. He also recorded a hole-in-one during the third round.

April 2015: First Individual Collegiate Title

In April 2015, Scottie Scheffler won his first individual collegiate title at the Western Intercollegiate held at Pasatiempo Golf Club.

2015: Bubba Watson's Tournament Record

In 2015, Bubba Watson set the tournament record at Albany Golf Course, which Scottie Scheffler tied in December 2024.

June 2016: U.S. Open Qualification

In June 2016, Scottie Scheffler qualified for his first U.S. Open and held the overnight clubhouse lead after the first round.

2017: Low Amateur Honors at U.S. Open

In 2017, Scottie Scheffler earned low-amateur honors at the U.S. Open, showcasing his talent on a major stage.

2017: U.S. Open Low Amateur & Walker Cup Win

In 2017, Scottie Scheffler qualified for the U.S. Open, finished as low amateur, and was part of the U.S. team that won the Walker Cup.

December 2018: Earns Web.com Tour Card

In December 2018, Scottie Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school, finishing inside the top 40 cutoff.

2018: Rory McIlroy's Bay Hill Score

In 2018, Rory McIlroy recorded the lowest score at Bay Hill, a record that Scottie Scheffler matched in March 2024.

2018: Graduation and Turning Pro

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business with a bachelor's degree in finance and turned professional.

2018: Turning Professional

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler officially turned professional, marking the beginning of his career in professional golf.

2018: Turning Professional and Driving GMC Yukon

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler turned professional and began driving his 2012 GMC Yukon.

May 5, 2019: Nashville Golf Open

On May 5, 2019, Scottie Scheffler tied for first alongside Robby Shelton at the Nashville Golf Open but lost in the playoff. This marked his fourth consecutive top-10 finish on the Web.com Tour.

August 18, 2019: Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship Win

On August 18, 2019, Scottie Scheffler won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio, securing a two-shot victory and leading both the Finals points list and the overall points list.

2019: Donation to Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler donated $50,000 to the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation.

2019: Plays on Web.com Tour

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler played on the Web.com Tour after earning his tour card through qualifying school in December 2018.

2019: Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler was named Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance on the tour.

2019: Named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

Scottie Scheffler was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019–20 season.

April 2020: Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational Win

In April 2020, Scottie Scheffler won the Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational, a tournament organized to raise money for caddies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and donated $9,000 to the caddie fund.

August 2020: Top-10 Finish at PGA Championship and Record-Tying Round at The Northern Trust

In August 2020, Scottie Scheffler achieved his first top-10 finish at a major, tying for fourth at the PGA Championship. He also shot a 12-under 59 at The Northern Trust, joining the list of golfers with a sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.

September 2020: Tour Championship and Rookie of the Year

In September 2020, Scottie Scheffler qualified for the Tour Championship and finished fifth, receiving a $2.5 million payout. He was later named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season.

2020: PGA Tour Membership

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler became a PGA Tour member and was subsequently listed on the money list.

2020: Earns PGA Tour Card and Player of the Year Award

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler earned a fully exempt PGA Tour card after leading both the Finals points list and the overall points list. He was also named Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year for 2019.

2020: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, acknowledging his impressive debut season on the PGA Tour.

2020: The American Express Finish

In 2020, during his first start of the year, Scottie Scheffler finished third at The American Express, three shots behind Andrew Landry.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Selection and Victory

In September 2021, Scottie Scheffler was selected as a captain's pick for the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup. The U.S. team won, and Scheffler had a 2-0-1 record, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Jon Rahm.

2021: Consistent Top-10 Finishes in Majors

In 2021, Scottie Scheffler had top-10 finishes at each of the three majors after tying for 18th at the Masters Tournament: tied-8th at the PGA Championship, tied-7th at the U.S. Open, and tied-8th at The Open Championship.

2021: Runner-Up Finish at WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

In March 2021, Scottie Scheffler recorded the first runner-up finish of his PGA Tour career at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, held at Austin Country Club, where he was defeated by Billy Horschel in the final.

February 13, 2022: First PGA Tour Title at WM Phoenix Open

On February 13, 2022, Scottie Scheffler secured his first PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open after winning on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff against Patrick Cantlay.

April 10, 2022: Masters Tournament Victory

On April 10, 2022, Scottie Scheffler won the Masters Tournament, defeating Rory McIlroy by three strokes. He became the fifth golfer to win the Masters while ranked No. 1 in the world and his fourth win in six starts for the 2022 PGA Tour season.

September 2022: PGA Tour Player of the Year

In September 2022, Scottie Scheffler was named the 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year, earning the Jack Nicklaus Award for the first time.

2022: Strokes Gained Tee-to-Green

During the 2022 PGA Tour season, Scottie Scheffler averaged 2.614 strokes gained tee-to-green per round.

2022: Reflects on Q-School Pressure

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler described the pressure of the final round of Q-School as more intense than Masters Sunday, emphasizing the importance of securing his playing status in December 2018.

2022: Tour Championship

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler entered the Tour Championship as the leader in the FedEx Cup standings, held a 6-stroke lead after 54 holes, but lost the tournament by one stroke to Rory McIlroy. This marked a significant setback, tying the PGA Tour record for the largest 54-hole lead blown.

2022: Breakthrough Season

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler had a breakthrough season. Within three months, he secured his first PGA Tour victory, ascended to world number one, and clinched his first major championship at the Masters Tournament.

2022: Presidents Cup

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler qualified for the U.S. team at the Presidents Cup; he lost three of the four matches he played, tying the other.

2022: Consecutive Top-12 Finishes

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler recorded 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, a feat surpassed only by Tiger Woods in 2000-01. He also entered the Tour Championship as the leader in the FedEx Cup standings for the second consecutive year.

February 2023: Appearance in "Full Swing" Documentary

In February 2023, Scottie Scheffler appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix.

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February 2023: WM Phoenix Open Title Defense

In February 2023, Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his title at the WM Phoenix Open, returning to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.

August 2023: Putting Struggles

After the Tour Championship in August 2023, where he lost over 4 strokes putting, Scottie Scheffler enlisted the help of specialist putting coach Phil Kenyon.

2023: Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open Performances

In 2023, Scottie Scheffler finished tied-10th at the Masters Tournament, tied for 2nd at the PGA Championship, and 3rd at the U.S. Open. His PGA Championship performance returned him to the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2023: Victory at The Players Championship

In 2023, Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship, solidifying his position as a top player in the world.

2023: Ryder Cup Appearance

In September 2023, Scottie Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy, where the European team won. Scheffler's record was 0–2–2, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against Jon Rahm. The European pair Ludvig Åberg and Viktor Hovland defeated Scheffler and Brooks Koepka in the Saturday morning foursome match with the biggest victory in Ryder Cup history.

March 2024: Mallet Putter

Ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March 2024, Scottie Scheffler switched to a mallet putter. He gained over 4 strokes putting en route to victory.

December 2024: Claw-Style Grip

In December 2024, Scottie Scheffler began using a claw-style grip in an attempt to improve his short-range putting.

December 2024: Hero World Challenge Win and The Match

In December 2024, Scottie Scheffler won the Hero World Challenge for the second straight year and was named 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year. Later in December 2024, Scheffler paired with Rory McIlroy to win The Match against Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau.

2024: Coaching and Footwork

As of 2024, Scottie Scheffler has been coached by Randy Smith since the age of seven. His unconventional footwork, dubbed the "Scheffler shuffle", has drawn widespread attention. Performance coach Troy Van Biezen noted that his foot slides after the ball is struck, and credited Smith for not changing his swing.

2024: Back-to-Back Win at The Players Championship, Masters win and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler achieved several milestones: he became the first golfer to win The Players Championship in back-to-back years, claimed his second major championship at the Masters Tournament, and won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics men's individual tournament.

2024: Driving Accuracy and Distance

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler's Power Percentage is low, indicating that he conserves swing speed. He ranked first on the PGA Tour in distance from the edge of the fairway when missing the fairway, at just 18 feet (5.5 m), meaning he generally avoids wide misses.

2024: Tiger Woods' Praises Scottie Scheffler

In 2024, Tiger Woods praised Scottie Scheffler's ball-striking abilities, emphasizing his potential for success based on his putting performance.

2024: Auction at Triumph Over Kid Cancer Fundraiser

In 2024, at a fundraiser for the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, Scottie Scheffler auctioned off his 2012 GMC Yukon, which was won by Jim Nantz with a bid of $50,000.

2024: PGA Championship and Traffic Incident

In 2024, at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler was arrested after a traffic incident before his second round, but was released in time to play. He also broke his streak of 42 consecutive rounds of par-or-better on the PGA Tour. Scheffler finished runner-up at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

2024: FedEx Cup Title

In 2024, at the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx Cup title, earning $25 million in bonus prize money.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal

In August 2024, Scottie Scheffler won the gold medal at the Olympic golf tournament in Paris, tying the course record with a final-round 62.

2024: Approach Play

In the 2024 season, Scottie Scheffler gained an average of 1.269 strokes per round on approach shots, ranking first on the PGA Tour. His green-zone strategy, inspired by Ben Hogan's approach, focused on aiming away from the pin.

2025: Reflection on Golf and Family Priorities

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler expressed that being a professional golfer was "not a fulfilling life" and indicated he would prioritize his faith and family over golf if it affected his family life.

2025: Cameo in "Happy Gilmore 2"

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler made a cameo appearance in the film Happy Gilmore 2, a sequel to Happy Gilmore.

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2025: Injury and Season Start

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler missed the first few weeks of the season due to a hand injury sustained while making Christmas dinner. He finished in a tie for 20th at the Players Championship and runner-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open. At the Masters Tournament, Scheffler placed solo-fourth.

2025: Major Championship Wins

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler won two major championships: the PGA Championship (his third major) and The Open Championship (his fourth major).

2025: Memorial Tournament Title Defense

In June 2025, Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his title at the Memorial Tournament and then finished tied-7th at the 2025 U.S. Open.

2025: CJ Cup Byron Nelson and PGA Championship Victory

In May 2025, Scottie Scheffler won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and then the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, claiming his third major championship title.