Scottie Scheffler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Scottie Scheffler. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

2023: The Players Championship Victory

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

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.

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: 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: 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.