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. A dominant force in the sport, Scheffler has secured two major championships, winning the Masters Tournament in both 2022 and 2024, solidifying his place among the elite golfers of today.

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

2012: First individual state title

In 2012, Scheffler won his first individual state title while at Highland Park High School.

2013: U.S. Junior Amateur Victory

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

April 2014: Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Victory

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

May 2014: PGA Tour Debut at HP Byron Nelson Championship

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

2014: Recruited to Play Golf for Texas Longhorns

In the fall of 2014, Scheffler was recruited to play golf for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas at Austin.

April 2015: Won Western Intercollegiate

In April 2015, 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 by one stroke.

2017: Low Amateur Honors at U.S. Open

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

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

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

December 2018: Earned 2019 Web.com Tour Card

In December 2018, Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school.

2018: Turned Professional

In 2018, Scheffler turned professional, beginning his career on the PGA Tour.

May 26, 2019: First Web.com Tour Victory

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

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

On August 18, 2019, Scheffler won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, part of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.

2019: Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year

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

2019: Earned 2019 Web.com Tour Card

In December 2018, Scheffler earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school.

2019: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for 2019-20 Season

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

August 2020: Finished Tied for Fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship

In August 2020, Scheffler finished tied for fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship.

August 21, 2020: Shot 59 at The Northern Trust

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

2020: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

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

2020: Third Place Finish at The American Express

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

2020: Earned Fully Exempt PGA Tour Card

Scheffler led both the Finals points list and the overall points list to earn a fully exempt PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.

March 2021: Runner-Up Finish at WGC Match Play

In March 2021, Scheffler finished as runner-up at the WGC Match Play, losing to Billy Horschel in the final.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Selection and Victory

In September 2021, Scheffler was selected for the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, contributing to the team's victory with a 2–0–1 record.

2021: Top-10 Finishes in Three Majors

In 2021, Scheffler posted top-10 finishes at 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, Scheffler won his first PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff against Patrick Cantlay.

April 10, 2022: Won Masters Tournament

On April 10, 2022, Scheffler won the Masters Tournament, defeating Rory McIlroy by three strokes.

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 after Burns made a long birdie putt.

September 2022: Named PGA Tour Player of the Year

In September 2022, Scheffler was named the 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year, receiving the Jack Nicklaus Award.

2022: Lost Lead at Tour Championship

In 2022, Scheffler entered the Tour Championship as the leader but lost the tournament to Rory McIlroy, tying the PGA Tour record for the largest 54-hole lead blown.

2022: Breakthrough Season and Masters Victory

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

2022: Presidents Cup

In 2022, Scheffler played in the Presidents Cup for the U.S. team, losing three of the four matches he played, tying the other.

2022: Consecutive Top-12 Finishes

In the 2022-23 season, Scheffler recorded 18 consecutive top-12 finishes.

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: Solid Performances in Majors

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

2023: Won The Players Championship

In 2023, Scheffler won The Players Championship.

2023: Played on U.S. Team in 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Scheffler played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup. The European team won.

December 2024: 2024 Hero World Challenge and Player of the Year

In December 2024, Scheffler won the Hero World Challenge for the second straight year and was named 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year, earning the Jack Nicklaus Award for the third consecutive season. He also won "The Match" with Rory McIlroy against Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau.

2024: Won The Masters Tournament 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: 2024 Paris Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, Scheffler represented the United States at the Paris Olympics and won the gold medal in golf after shooting a final-round 62.

2024: Won The Players Championship, Masters Tournament and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Scheffler won The Players Championship, 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: 2024 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Title

In 2024, Scheffler won the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup title, recording a seven-win season and earning $25 million in bonus prize money, bringing his total on-course earnings for the season to $62 million.

2024: 2024 PGA Championship

In 2024, at the PGA Championship, Scheffler opened with a 67, was arrested but released to shoot a 66, broke his par-or-better streak with a 73, and finished tied for 8th.