Scottie Scheffler Has major Opportunities In 2026

Midway through the 2025 season, Scottie Scheffler managed to go 100 weeks straight as the world’s No. 1 golfer.  It was quite an accomplishment that not many golfers can lay claim to.  The last one was Tiger Woods.  Now Scheffler is over 140 weeks into his streak.  On top of that, 2026 is poised to be his season going forward.  

Halfway To Beating Woods’ Record

Being the world number one is already an achievement that some can only dream of.  Being in that position for years at a time is something else entirely.  Currently, Scottie Scheffler sits at 141 consecutive weeks at the top.  Tiger Woods’ current record is 281 weeks, set back in 2010.  This does mean that Scheffler is at the halfway point of beating Woods’ five-year streak.  Sure, it’s a few years away, but if Scheffler stays on this track, his name will be immortalized in the sports hall of fame.

Scheffler’s Strong Start

Sure, Scheffler has only been in two events this year, but he has had a pretty strong showing already.  Starting in the Hero World Challenge, Scheffler finished at T4. Competition is pretty stiff at this event, as it is only played by some of the most skilled players in the world.  For his first PGA regular-season event, Scheffler went to the American Express, where he won the event.  Just two events into 2026, and Scheffler is doing pretty well for himself.

Scheffler’s Remaining Major

Now for the big thing that Scheffler needs to do this year.  Despite being the world’s No. 1 for 141 consecutive weeks, he still hasn’t made his career grand slam.   He came incredibly close last year.  At the start of the 2025 season, he needed two wins to complete his grand slam, the US Open and The Open.  Scheffler managed to get The Open in the UK but not the US Open.  He was one of the players who struggled with the infamous Oakmont golf course.  Scheffler has one shot at redemption this year, and if he clutches it, he will have a trophy from all four majors.  Other commentators and players are rooting for Scheffler as well.  When Gary Player was asked who he thought was up next for the Grand Slam, he unequivocally answered Scheffler.

“No question, Scottie Scheffler,” Player answered.  “I mean, Scottie Scheffler is the best player in the world today. One thing that fascinated me, I’ve been talking to some coaches around the country to see what we could do about my Grandson, to get him on a team, and I was speaking to the man in Dallas the other day and he said, ‘Scottie Scheffler was at our college, we knew what a good player he was but he was the best athlete’. So that is a very significant thing.“

The Year Of Scottie Scheffler

The year may be young, but Scottie Scheffler has a lot to look forward to this year.  He is already in the top five positions for his first two events, and his No 1 streak is still going strong.  All on top of one major left for his own career grand slam.  The 2026 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the world no. 1.