Is Scheffler Inching Closer To A Career Equal To Tiger Woods?

There are many names in the sport of golf and PGA Tour that have become household names over time. From next level tournament play to off course fame, the Tour athletes display greatness in many areas than before. One athlete in particular, knocking down every door in his way has been Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler is recently coming off a next level victory at the Memorial Tournament, joining Tiger Woods as only two athletes to win the tournament back to back. It has been made evident, Scheffler is in a league of his own despite the strong skill set shown from others around. With this victory added to his bag, Scheffler is now one step closer to chasing down one of the most decorated legacies in all of golf, in Tiger Woods. 

Respect Is Earned Not Given 

After taking home his second consecutive Memorial Tournament victory, Scheffler inked his name into the history books yet again. With all of his accomplishments, he is still crossing things off a long list of accolades in his quest for more. Being in the conversation with a golfer like Woods, will forever be a win in itself. It has been the solid and consistent play seen from Scheffler that has gathered the eyes of some of the best in the history of golf. 

“Ben Griffin’s a nice player, Sepp Straka is a nice player, Nick Taylor is a nice player … [Scottie Scheffler] knows those guys are not in his league,” Jack Nicklaus said. 

It is this type of praise and acknowledgment from those Scheffler once watched, that gives a glimpse into his success thus far. Not only is his game appreciated from those before him, but his current peers in the sport even more. Those like the successful Jordan Spieth, took time after the tournament to recognize some of Scheffler’s strengths that set him apart. 

“It’s maybe the best there’s ever been as far as clubface control,” Spieth said.