Scottie Scheffler Sends Strong Message on Tiger Woods After Winning The Open

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dibyendu Mondal | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 4:23 PM ET

Scottie Scheffler has just won the fourth major of his career and is one step away from the Grand Slam. He claimed the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush with a 17‑under‑267, four strokes clear of runner‑up Harris English, cementing his status as the world’s No. 1 golfer at age 29.

Just as the final putt dropped, an uncanny parallel to Tiger Woods surfaced. Both players required exactly 1,197 days to notch their fourth major triumph following their first. That symmetry lit up social media and punditry alike.

Comparisons came fast and furious. Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley summed up the sentiment sweeping through the golf world.

“I have not seen a competitor anywhere close to Tiger Woods as good as this guy. That’s how high the bar is… And I think as time goes on, he might even prove to be a better one, he might even prove to have more longevity than Tiger Woods at the top.” he said.

However, Scheffler himself dismissed the parallels. When asked about the Tiger talk, he replied, “I still think they're a bit silly. I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf.” His humility undercuts the hype even as his accomplishments demand it.

With three legs of the career Grand Slam now secured, Scheffler needs only a U.S. Open title to join an exclusive fraternity of players who have completed golf’s ultimate quartet.

“This is not the be all, end all. This is not the most important thing in my life. That's why I wrestle with, why is this so important to me? Because I'd much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer. At the end of the day, that's what's more important to me.” -… pic.twitter.com/tfoGM78eCJ
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If he maintains this blend of dominance and perspective, the final major to seal history may already be within reach.

The one who stole the show, however, during the felicitation was Scheffler's son Bennett. He shared some heartwarming moments with his dad.

An interesting statistic highlights that the World No. 1 has won eight titles since his son was born, which also includes two majors in 2025. Talk about being a good sport and a lucky charm.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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