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. 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

1960: Arnold Palmer's Victories

In 1960, Arnold Palmer had a comparable winning streak including the Masters. Scheffler was the first golfer since Palmer, and only the second ever, to win as many events including the Masters in that span of time to begin a season.

1962: Arnold Palmer's Season

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

1980: Tom Watson's Achievement

In 1980, Tom Watson became the last player before Scheffler to win five times on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open.

1991: Ian Woosnam Wins Masters

In 1991, Ian Woosnam won the Masters Tournament.

1992: Fred Couples Wins Masters

In 1992, Fred Couples won the Masters Tournament.

June 21, 1996: Scottie Scheffler's Birth

On June 21, 1996, Scottie Scheffler was born. He would grow up to become a world-renowned professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1997: Justin Leonard wins Open Championship

In 1997, Justin Leonard, who was later a mentor to Scheffler, won the Open Championship.

2000: Tiger Woods' Record

Tiger Woods had a streak of top-12 finishes better than Scheffler's in 2000-01.

2001: Tiger Woods Wins Masters

In 2001, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament.

2002: Tiger Woods Wins Masters

In 2002, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament.

2005: Tiger Woods Wins

From 2005-2007 Tiger Woods earned the Jack Nicklaus Award consecutively.

2006: Stephen Ames Win

Since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006, the win at The Players Championship was the largest margin of victory.

2007: Tiger Woods Wins

From 2005-2007 Tiger Woods earned the Jack Nicklaus Award consecutively.

2009: Tiger Woods' Season

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

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.

2015: Bubba Watson's Tournament Record

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

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: Rory McIlroy's Bay Hill Win

At Bay Hill, Scheffler ended the week at 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy's 2018 win.

2018: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin

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

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: Dustin Johnson Wins Masters

In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Masters Tournament.

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: Marriage to Meredith Scudder

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler married Meredith (née Scudder), whom he met in high school.

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.

2020: PGA Tour Member

Scheffler wasn't a PGA Tour member until 2020.

2020: 2020 Results Not Chronological

The 2020 results are not in chronological order.

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: Membership at Park Cities Presbyterian Church

As of 2022, Scheffler is a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church.

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.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

The Championship and Invitational events were discontinued from 2022.

February 2023: Full Swing on Netflix

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

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.

August 2023: Investor in Texas Ranchers Pickleball Team

In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a pickleball team.

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.

2023: Champions Discontinued

The Champions event was discontinued from 2023.

May 8, 2024: Birth of First Child

On May 8, 2024, Scheffler's first child, a son named Bennett, was born.

May 17, 2024: Arrest Near Valhalla Golf Club

On May 17, 2024, Scheffler was arrested near Valhalla Golf Club but the charges were later dropped on May 29 after it was deemed a misunderstanding.

September 1, 2024: Information Date

Information valid as of September 1, 2024.

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.