Scottie Scheffler Achieves Rare Feat, Equaling Tiger Woods' 17-Year Mark in Golf Rankings
Scottie Scheffler's Remarkable Run in Golf: Approaching a Career Grand Slam and Breaking Records
Scottie Scheffler, the American golfer, has been making waves in the world of golf, breaking records and challenging the greats. His latest victory at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush has catapulted him to new heights, placing him at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).
Scheffler's victory added an additional 100 points to his total, bringing his OWGR average to a staggering 20.25 points per tournament over the past two years. This is significantly higher than his average a week ago, which was 17.9550 points, and is also higher than Rory McIlroy's average, with McIlroy's average being a little over half at 11.5563.
Comparisons are being drawn between Scheffler's dominance and Tiger Woods at his best. In 2008, Woods averaged over 21 points for two weeks and over 20 points for another two weeks. Scheffler's new OWGR average is the highest since Woods reached a similar points average for four weeks in 2008. However, Scheffler himself has stated that he does not accept the comparison, pointing out that Woods won 15 Majors and he has only won four.
Despite this, it is undeniable that Scheffler has been on a different level for the last two years. His consistent performance has seen him win multiple tournaments, including the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, the 2022 WGC-Dell Match Play Championship, the 2022 Masters Tournament (his first major), The Players Championship in March 2023 and again in spring 2024, the 2024 Masters Tournament (his second Masters win), the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the 2025 PGA Championship, the 2025 The Open Championship, and most recently the 2025 Procore Championship on the PGA Tour in California, marking his 19th career title.
Scheffler's latest victory brought him three-quarters of the way to his career Grand Slam. Rory McIlroy, currently ranked second, has admitted that Scheffler has been on a different level. Hideki Matsuyama, who won last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Keegan Bradley, who won the following week's BMW Championship, have also felt the impact of Scheffler's dominance.
Looking ahead, Scheffler will tee it up in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, starting with the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 7. As he continues to break records and challenge the greats, golf fans worldwide will be eager to see what the future holds for this exceptional golfer.
Tiger Woods and Scheffler are the only two players to have won The Open while holding top spot in the world rankings. This is a testament to their exceptional skills and the impact they have had on the sport. As Scheffler continues to push the boundaries, it remains to be seen if he can match Woods' record of 15 Major wins.
However, for now, golf fans can enjoy watching Scheffler's remarkable run and the excitement he brings to the sport. With his consistent performance and determination, it is clear that Scheffler is a force to be reckoned with.
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