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Scottie Scheffler ties Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods’ record with new trophy

Originally posted on HITC | By Antony Martin | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 11:28 AM ET

After securing his 18th PGA Tour title at the BMW Championship, what else is there to add about Scottie Scheffler’s game?

The world No. 1 already held a strong grip on the sport’s top spot, but his win at Olympia Fields was just another reminder that no one’s playing better golf right now.

Now, he is part of an exclusive group with three other legends – Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer – as the only players to achieve 18 wins before age 30.

Scheffler’s leading bogey-free rounds on tour since 2021 highlight why he has been so dominant.

Since February of that year, he has put together a CV that now includes four major titles, two Hero World Challenge wins and an Olympic Gold Medal.

Scheffler has taken yet another step forward this season. His putting improvement alone has made him nearly impossible to compete against at times.

Scottie Scheffler matches stunning milestone after BMW Championship win

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It has become routine to be impressed by Scottie Scheffler.

He consistently stands out, often finding new ways to impress. In the BMW Championship final round, his hole-out on the 17th was a Tiger Woods-esque highlight.

Scheffler has now joined a select group in modern golf history, becoming just the fourth player to win at least 12 PGA Tour events and three majors over a two-season span.

With a win today, Scottie Scheffler would have 12 PGA Tour wins including 3 majors over the last 2 seasons.

Players with 12+ PGA Tour wins including 3+ majors in a 2-season span in modern era:

Arnold Palmer (twice)
Jack Nicklaus (twice)
Tiger Woods (four times)
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) August 17, 2025

With a win today, Scottie Scheffler would have 12 PGA Tour wins including 3 majors over the last 2 seasons.

That stat alone says everything you need to know about his level of play right now.

Scottie Scheffler’s career record on the PGA Tour

Over the past three years, no one has been more consistent than Scheffler.

His career numbers speak for themselves:

Results	Scheffler’s totals
Events played	148
Major wins	4
Wins	18
Top-5s	54
Top-10s	74
Missed cuts	19

If he can keep this level of form going for another decade, he could get close to Jack Nicklaus’ major record and even challenge Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour win total.

Scheffler combines steady play with the ability to deliver when it matters most, and his BMW Championship win showed he is not slowing down any time soon.

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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