Scottie Scheffler has continued his dominant run on the PGA Tour, securing victory at The Open Championship and solidifying his status as the world’s No. 1 golfer for a remarkable 114 weeks in a row. His recent win at Royal Portrush — where he finished 17-under par and beat the field by four strokes — marked his fourth major title and third different major win, putting him just one U.S. Open title away from a career Grand Slam.
Despite growing comparisons to Tiger Woods, Scheffler has remained modest, calling such parallels “a bit silly.” Speaking after his Open win, he said:
“Tiger won 15 majors — this is only my fourth. I’m just a quarter of the way there. He’s in a league of his own. He was a huge inspiration to me and an incredibly gifted golfer.”
While Scheffler is quick to downplay the hype, Tiger Woods has taken a more nuanced stance. In a recent PGA Tour feature, Woods praised the 29-year-old and reflected on the similarities in their strategic mindset.
“We see the game the same way in terms of how we approach shots and manage the course,” Woods said. “It’s about the long game — 72 holes — not a sprint.”
Woods, now 49, acknowledged their differences too.
“My game had more aggression at times,” he added. “He slides on it, I snapped on it. But if you watch closely, you’ll notice how tight his ball control is — he barely moves it either way, which is why he’s so accurate with his distance control.”
Scheffler’s composed demeanor and clinical execution have drawn further praise, especially after a moment at The Open where he celebrated a clutch 15-foot putt with a fist pump reminiscent of Woods in his prime.
Now with 114 consecutive weeks as the world’s top-ranked golfer — the longest since Woods’ reigns of 264 and 281 weeks — the comparisons may continue. But for now, Scheffler remains focused on his own journey, even as his performances begin to echo one of the sport’s all-time greats.
