Sometimes, predictions in sport go wide of the mark, but Phil Mickelson’s call on Scottie Scheffler stands out as a real misstep.
Mickelson stated in March that Scheffler would not win another PGA Tour event before the Ryder Cup. That claim did not take long to fall apart.
The world number one’s form since has been undeniable. He has put together another impressive stretch, making it clear just how far off base that prediction was.
But just how far off was it? Has ‘Lefty’ managed to dig himself into an even deeper hole than we first thought? The short answer is yes, absolutely.
Mickelson probably realises by now that it was one of the wilder predictions he has ever made, and it clearly has not aged well.
He will own up to it, though. And you can bet he will have something else to say in 2026 that gets people talking again.
Looking back at what Scheffler has achieved since Mickelson doubted him, the numbers speak for themselves.
Kyle Porter highlighted on X just how impressive the 29-year-old’s stretch has been when you see it all laid out.
Scottie since this tweet …
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterNS) September 15, 2025
15 tournaments
15 top eight finishes
6 wins
2 major championships
196 under par
45 rounds in the 60s
$25.2M in prize money pic.twitter.com/yKCLdhQf2l
He has since secured two major titles, contributing to a total of six wins, and has earned over $25 million in prize money.
He has not missed a single cut in that span – 15 straight – and has finished inside the top eight every time.
Scheffler is 196-under par over that period, with 45 rounds shot in the 60s. It is an incredible run by any standard.
As Scheffler continues to shine on the course, he is also rewriting parts of the record books. His consistency at the top has made headlines, and this weekend’s win at the Procore was just the latest addition to an already impressive CV.
This time, the American star finds himself in elite company. He joins Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer as one of only four players with back-to-back seasons of six or more wins on the PGA Tour.
Strokes Gained (SG) | Scottie Scheffler 2025 |
SG off the tee | 1st (0.776) |
SG approach | 1st (1.342) |
SG around the green | 43rd (0.210) |
SG putting | 27th (0.359) |
SG overall | 1st (2.687) |
It is another record that highlights just how remarkable his run has been. Every season seems to bring a new milestone and another comparison to some of golf’s biggest names.
Scheffler is putting together a career that fans will remember long after he has finished playing. Right now, we are seeing one of the best stretches from any golfer in recent memory.
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