History of Scottie Scheffler in Timeline

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 major championship wins include two Masters Tournaments and the 2025 PGA Championship, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the sport.

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

1950: Comparison to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods

Since 1950, Scheffler joined Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to win at least 15 PGA Tour tournaments before the age of 29.

1960: Arnold Palmer's season

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Arnold Palmer in 1960, and only the second ever, to win as many events including the Masters in that span of time to begin a season.

1962: Comparison to Arnold Palmer

In 1962, Arnold Palmer was the last PGA Tour golfer before Scheffler to win six times before July in a single season.

1980: Comparison to Tom Watson

In 1980, Tom Watson reached a similar milestone to Scheffler by winning five times on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open.

1991: Ian Woosnam's Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Ian Woosnam who did it in 1991.

1992: Fred Couples' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Fred Couples who did it in 1992.

June 21, 1996: Scottie Scheffler Born

On June 21, 1996, Scott Alexander Scheffler was born. He is an American professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1997: Justin Leonard's Open Championship victory

In 1997, Justin Leonard, who was later a mentor to Scheffler, won the Open Championship. Scheffler would later learn from him at the Royal Oaks Country Club.

2000: Comparison to Tiger Woods

In 2000, Tiger Woods had a better streak of consecutive top-12 finishes compared to Scottie Scheffler in the 2022-23 season.

2001: Tiger Woods' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Tiger Woods who did it in 2001.

2002: Tiger Woods' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Tiger Woods who did it in 2002.

2003: Start of Strokes Gained Data Recording

In 2003, the recording of strokes gained data began, providing a basis for comparison of golf performance.

2004: Vijay Singh's Strokes Gained Record

In 2004, Vijay Singh gained 21.1 strokes tee-to-green at the Deutsche Bank Championship, setting a record until Scheffler's performance at the 2023 Memorial Tournament.

2005: Jack Nicklaus Award Streak

From 2005 to 2007, Tiger Woods was the last to earn the Jack Nicklaus Award for the third consecutive season before Scheffler.

2006: Diagnosis of James Ragan

In 2006, James Ragan, Scheffler's childhood friend, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, leading to the formation of the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation.

2006: Tiger Woods' Strokes Gained Record

In 2006, Tiger Woods set the record for strokes gained tee-to-green per round, with an average of 2.982.

2006: Stephen Ames's Players Championship victory

In March 2023, Scheffler won The Players Championship by five strokes, it was the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006.

2007: Jack Nicklaus Award Streak

From 2005 to 2007, Tiger Woods was the last to earn the Jack Nicklaus Award for the third consecutive season before Scheffler.

2007: Comparison to Tiger Woods

In 2007, Tiger Woods was the last player before Scheffler to record a seven-win season on the PGA Tour.

2009: Comparison to Tiger Woods

In 2009, Tiger Woods achieved a similar feat to Scheffler by winning six times in a PGA Tour season.

2012: Rory McIlroy's PGA Championship Win

In 2012, Rory McIlroy won the PGA Championship by eight strokes, marking the largest margin of victory at the event until Scheffler's win in 2025.

2012: High School State Title

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

2012: Scheffler's GMC Yukon

In 2012, the GMC Yukon that Scheffler drove since 2018 was manufactured.

2013: U.S. Junior Amateur Victory

In 2013, Scottie Scheffler defeated Davis Riley 3 and 2 to win the U.S. Junior Amateur.

April 2014: Junior Invitational at Sage Valley win

In April 2014, Scottie Scheffler won the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. That year, he 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, with his sister Callie caddying for him. He made the cut and finished in a tie for 22nd place, recording a hole-in-one in the third round.

2014: Death of James Ragan

In 2014, James Ragan, Scheffler's childhood friend, passed away after battling osteosarcoma.

2014: Recruited to Texas Longhorns

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

April 2015: First Collegiate Title

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

2015: Tournament Record Set by Bubba Watson

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

June 2016: First U.S. Open Qualification

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

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

In 2017, Scottie Scheffler achieved low-amateur honors at the U.S. Open, further highlighting his potential.

2017: U.S. Open Low Amateur

In 2017, Scottie Scheffler was low amateur at the U.S. Open, finishing at 1-under-par. He also won the Walker Cup as part of the U.S. team.

December 2018: Earned Web.com Tour Card

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

2018: Rory McIlroy's Win

In 2018, Rory McIlroy had the lowest score since winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

2018: Driving the GMC Yukon

In 2018, Scheffler started driving a GMC Yukon until it was auctioned in 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 in the spring.

2018: Turned Professional

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler officially turned professional, marking the start of his career on the professional golf circuit.

May 5, 2019: Tied for First at Nashville Golf Open

On May 5, 2019, Scottie Scheffler tied for first place with Robby Shelton at the Nashville Golf Open after shooting a final-round 64. He lost the ensuing playoff.

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

On August 18, 2019, Scottie Scheffler won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship with a final-round 67, finishing two shots ahead of the competition. This secured his PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.

2019: Donation to Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation

In 2019, Scheffler donated $50,000 to the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation and partnered with Ragan's sister to create a golf program for pediatric cancer patients.

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: Web.com Tour Card

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

2019: Rookie of the Year Award

In September 2020, Scottie Scheffler was awarded the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019-2020 season.

April 2020: Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational Win

In April 2020, during the PGA Tour's suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottie Scheffler won the Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational, donating $9,000 to the caddie fund.

August 2020: Top-10 Finish at PGA Championship and 59 at The Northern Trust

In August 2020, Scottie Scheffler finished tied for fourth at the PGA Championship, his first top-10 finish at a major. He also shot a 12-under 59 at The Northern Trust, one of the lowest rounds in PGA Tour history.

September 2020: Tour Championship Qualification and Finish

In September 2020, Scottie Scheffler qualified for the Tour Championship and finished fifth, receiving a $2.5 million payout.

2020: Earned PGA Tour card

In 2019, Scheffler led both the Finals points list and the overall points list of the Korn Ferry Tour (formerly Web.com Tour) to earn a fully exempt PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.

2020: Marriage to Meredith Scudder

In 2020, Scheffler married Meredith Scudder at Arlington Hall in Dallas.

2020: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, an honor reflecting his successful transition to the PGA Tour.

2020: Dustin Johnson's Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Dustin Johnson who did it in 2020.

2020: Third Place Finish at The American Express

In his first start of 2020, Scottie Scheffler finished third at The American Express after being tied for the lead after three rounds.

2020: Scheffler became a PGA Tour member

Scottie Scheffler became a PGA Tour member in 2020.

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, where the U.S. team won, and Scheffler went 2-0-1.

2021: Top-10 Finishes at Majors

In 2021, Scottie Scheffler had top-10 finishes at each of the three majors: PGA Championship (tied-8th), U.S. Open (tied-7th), and Open Championship (tied-8th).

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, losing to Billy Horschel in the final.

February 13, 2022: First PGA Tour Title

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

April 10, 2022: Masters Tournament Victory

On April 10, 2022, Scottie Scheffler won the Masters Tournament, defeating Rory McIlroy by three strokes and becoming the fifth golfer to win the Masters while ranked No. 1 in the world.

April 27, 2022: Ceremonial First Pitch at Globe Life Field

On April 27, 2022, after winning his first Masters, Scheffler threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Globe Life Field before a Texas Rangers-Houston Astros game, wearing his green jacket.

May 29, 2022: Lost Charles Schwab Challenge in Playoff

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

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 Performance

During the 2022-23 PGA Tour season, Scheffler averaged 2.614 strokes gained tee-to-green per round.

2022: 2022-23 Season

During the 2022-23 season, Scheffler achieved 18 consecutive top-12 finishes, and entered the Tour Championship as the FedEx Cup standings leader, ultimately tying for sixth place.

2022: Importance of Q-School Par Save

In 2022, Scheffler reflected on his par save at the final hole of Q-School in 2018, describing it as the most important of his career due to the high stakes involved.

2022: Breakthrough Season and Masters Win

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

2022: Lost Lead at Tour Championship

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler lost the Tour Championship despite starting with a 2-stroke lead and extending it to 6 strokes after 54 holes. He lost by one stroke to Rory McIlroy after shooting a final round 73.

2022: Presidents Cup

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

2022: Membership of Park Cities Presbyterian Church

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler was a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church and attended Bible study with his caddie Ted Scott.

February 2023: Defended Title at WM Phoenix Open

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: Investor in the Texas Ranchers pickleball team

In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a pickleball team. He later competed in an exhibition match with John Isner, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns.

August 2023: Putting Struggles and Coaching Change

In August 2023, after the Tour Championship, where he lost over 4 strokes putting, Scheffler enlisted putting coach Phil Kenyon for the first time outside of his long-time coach Randy Smith.

2023: Discontinuation of The Champions

From 2023, the The Champions was discontinued.

2023: 2nd at PGA Championship and 3rd at U.S. Open

In 2023, Scottie Scheffler finished tied-10th at the Masters Tournament, tied for 2nd at the PGA Championship, and had a 3rd-place finish at the U.S. Open.

2023: The Players Championship Victory

In 2023, Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship, adding another significant title to his career achievements.

2023: 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Scheffler played on the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup held in Rome, Italy, where the European team won. Scheffler's record was 0-2-2, including a tie in his singles match against Jon Rahm. He and Brooks Koepka were defeated by Ludvig Åberg and Viktor Hovland in the Saturday morning foursome match with the biggest victory in Ryder Cup history.

March 2024: Mallet Putter Switch and Success

In March 2024, Scheffler switched to a mallet putter ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, gaining over 4 strokes putting en route to victory.

May 17, 2024: Arrest near Valhalla Golf Club

On May 17, 2024, Scottie Scheffler was arrested near Valhalla Golf Club before the PGA Championship. He faced charges including second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals, but was released on his own recognizance later that morning.

December 2024: Claw-Style Grip Adoption

In December 2024, Scheffler began using a claw-style grip to improve his short-range putting, while retaining a conventional grip for lag putting.

December 2024: Hero World Challenge Win and The Match victory

In December 2024, Scheffler won the Hero World Challenge for the second straight year, tying the tournament record at Albany Golf Course. He also teamed with Rory McIlroy to win The Match against Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau.

2024: Coaching and Footwork Analysis

As of 2024, Scheffler is coached by Randy Smith, his only swing coach since age seven. His unique footwork, dubbed the "Scheffler shuffle," involves a sliding motion and is a result of using ground reaction forces.

2024: Birth of First Child

In 2024, Scheffler and his wife Meredith welcomed their first child, a son named Bennett.

2024: Auction of GMC Yukon for Charity

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

2024: Driving Statistics

In 2024, Scheffler 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), demonstrating his accuracy.

2024: 2024 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Title

In 2024, Scheffler won the Tour Championship and claimed his first FedEx Cup title, finishing at 30-under-par and earning $25 million in bonus prize money.

2024: The Players Championship Back-to-Back & Masters Win

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship and became the first to win the title in back-to-back years. He also claimed his second major championship at the Masters Tournament and won the gold medal in the men's individual tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2024: Tiger Woods' Praise for Scheffler

In 2024, Tiger Woods praised Scheffler's ballstriking ability, noting its impact on his performance.

2024: 2024 PGA Championship and Charles Schwab Challenge

In 2024, at the PGA Championship, Scheffler opened with a 67, was arrested before the second round but still shot 66, and finished tied for 8th after breaking his streak of consecutive rounds of par-or-better. He also finished runner-up at the Charles Schwab Challenge, five strokes behind Davis Riley.

2024: Approach Play Analysis

In the 2024 season, Scheffler averaged 1.269 strokes gained per round on approach shots, ranking first on the PGA Tour. He employs a strategic "green zone" approach inspired by Ben Hogan.

2024: 2024 Olympic Gold Medal

On August 4, 2024, Scheffler won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic golf tournament in Paris, tying the course record with a final-round 62.

2025: 2025 Season Victory and PGA Championship Title

In 2025, Scheffler achieved his first victory of the season at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Later, at the 2025 PGA Championship, he claimed his third major championship title, winning by five strokes.

2025: Cameo Appearance in Happy Gilmore 2

In 2025, Scheffler made a cameo appearance in the film "Happy Gilmore 2", a sequel to "Happy Gilmore" (1996).

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2025: Injury and Subsequent Performances in 2025

In 2025, Scheffler missed the start of the season due to a hand injury sustained while making Christmas dinner, undergoing surgery to remove glass shards. He then tied for 20th at the Players Championship and finished runner-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open and solo-fourth at the Masters Tournament.

2025: Attendance at NHL Western Conference Final Game 1

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler attended Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, three days after winning the 2025 PGA Championship.