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 has held the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking for over 100 weeks. Scheffler's accomplishments include winning two major championships: the 2022 and 2024 Masters Tournament. He is a prominent figure on the PGA Tour.

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

1997: Justin Leonard's Open Championship Victory

In 1997, Justin Leonard, who was later coached by Randy Smith (Scheffler's instructor), won the Open Championship. Smith's coaching of Leonard was significant for Scheffler's development.

2012: First Individual State Title

In 2012, Scottie Scheffler won his first individual state title at Highland Park High School, beginning a streak of three consecutive wins.

2013: U.S. Junior Amateur Victory

In 2013, Scottie Scheffler defeated Davis Riley 3 and 2 to win the U.S. Junior Amateur, adding to his list of achievements as a junior golfer.

April 2014: Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Win

In April 2014, Scheffler won the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and was also the top-ranked junior golfer in the country.

May 2014: PGA Tour Debut at HP Byron Nelson Championship

In May 2014, Scottie Scheffler made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old amateur at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, where he made the cut and finished in a tie for 22nd place.

2014: Began Playing Golf at University of Texas

In the fall of 2014, Scottie Scheffler began playing golf for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas at Austin.

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.

June 2016: Qualified for First U.S. Open

In June 2016, Scheffler qualified for his first U.S. Open, holding the overnight clubhouse lead after the first round but missing the cut.

2017: Low Amateur at U.S. Open and Walker Cup Victory

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

2017: Low-Amateur Honors at the U.S. Open

In 2017, Scheffler received low-amateur honors at the U.S. Open, further establishing his reputation as a talented golfer.

December 2018: Earned 2019 Web.com Tour Card

In December 2018, Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school, paving the way for his professional career.

2018: Turned Professional

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler transitioned from amateur to professional golfer, marking the beginning of his professional career.

May 26, 2019: First Web.com Tour Victory at Evans Scholars Invitational

On May 26, 2019, Scottie Scheffler won his first Web.com Tour victory at the Evans Scholars Invitational after a playoff with Marcelo Rozo.

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

On August 18, 2019, Scheffler won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio, securing a two-shot victory and leading to a fully exempt PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.

2019: Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year

In 2019, Scheffler was recognized as the Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year, an honor reflecting his outstanding performance on the tour.

2019: Earned Web.com Tour Card

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler played on the Web.com Tour, marking an important stage in his journey to the PGA Tour.

2019: Named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, acknowledging his successful entry into the PGA Tour.

August 2020: Tied for Fourth at the PGA Championship

In August 2020, Scheffler finished tied for fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship, marking a significant achievement in a major tournament.

August 21, 2020: Shot a 59 at The Northern Trust

On August 21, 2020, Scheffler shot a 12-under 59 at The Northern Trust, which was the joint second-lowest round in PGA Tour history.

2020: Third Place Finish at The American Express

In 2020, Scheffler finished third at The American Express after being tied for the lead after three rounds.

2020: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler earned a fully exempt PGA Tour card following his successful performance on the Korn Ferry Tour.

2020: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, marking a successful start to his career on the PGA Tour.

March 2021: Runner-Up Finish at WGC Match Play

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

September 2021: Named to U.S. Ryder Cup Team

In September 2021, Scheffler was selected as a captain's pick for the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, where the U.S. team won and he contributed with a 2–0–1 record.

2021: Multiple Top-10 Finishes at Major Championships

In 2021, Scottie Scheffler posted top-10 finishes at each of the three major championships: PGA Championship (T-8th), U.S. Open (T-7th), and Open Championship (T-8th).

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

On February 13, 2022, Scottie Scheffler won his first PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff against Patrick Cantlay.

April 10, 2022: Masters Tournament Victory

On April 10, 2022, 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.

May 29, 2022: Lost Charles Schwab Challenge in Playoff

On May 29, 2022, Scheffler lost the Charles Schwab Challenge in a playoff to Sam Burns, who made a 38-foot birdie putt.

September 2022: Named 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: Breakout Season and First Major Championship

In 2022, Scheffler had a breakout season, securing his first PGA Tour victory, rising to world number one, and winning his first major championship at the Masters Tournament.

2022: Played in the Presidents Cup

In 2022, Scheffler participated in the Presidents Cup for the U.S. team, where he lost three of the four matches he played and tied the other.

2022: Continued Top-12 Finishes

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler started a streak of 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, further highlighting his consistency on the PGA Tour.

2022: Lost Lead at Tour Championship

In 2022, despite leading the Tour Championship and starting with a 2-stroke lead, Scheffler lost the tournament to Rory McIlroy, tying for the largest 54-hole lead blown on the PGA Tour.

February 2023: Defended Title at WM Phoenix Open

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

2023: Played in the Ryder Cup

In 2023, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup, where the European team won, and he had a record of 0-2-2.

2023: Notable Finishes in Major Championships

In 2023, Scheffler tied-10th at the Masters, tied for 2nd at the PGA Championship, and finished 3rd at the U.S. Open, leading to his return to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2023: The Players Championship Win

In 2023, Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship, marking another significant victory in his career.

December 2024: Scheffler Wins Hero World Challenge 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. He teamed with Rory McIlroy to win 'The Match'.

2024: Second Masters Win and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Scheffler claimed his second major championship at the Masters Tournament and won the gold medal in the men's individual tournament at the Summer Olympics.

2024: Scheffler Wins Gold at 2024 Paris Olympics

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler represented the United States at the Paris Olympics and won the gold medal in golf. He shot a final-round 62 to win by one stroke.

2024: Scheffler Wins 2024 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and claimed his first FedEx Cup title. He also made $62 million in on-course earnings for the season.

2024: Scheffler's Performance at the 2024 PGA Championship and Charles Schwab Challenge

In 2024, at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler was arrested and released before shooting a 66. He broke a streak with a 73 in the third round and finished tied for 8th. He was also runner-up at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

2025: Scheffler's 2025 Season Start

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler missed the start of the season due to a hand injury. He finished in a tie for 20th at the Players Championship and was runner-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open. He placed solo-fourth at the Masters Tournament.