Scottie Scheffler
The world's best golfer — a back-to-back Masters champion who delivered one of the most statistically dominant seasons in PGA Tour history in 2024, and enters 2026 as the man everyone else is chasing.
Scottie Scheffler was born on 21 June 1996 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He turned professional in 2018 after a decorated college career at the University of Texas. Within four years he had reached the summit of world golf, and he has barely looked down since.
Scheffler first reached world #1 in March 2022, the same month he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. Within weeks he had added the green jacket, winning The Masters at Augusta National at -10 to claim his first major title in dominant fashion. The golf world had known he was exceptional; Augusta confirmed it to the wider sporting public.
If 2022 announced him, 2024 was the year Scheffler transformed from great to historically dominant. His 2024 PGA Tour season — accumulating multiple wins, Player of the Year honours, and a second Masters title (-11 at Augusta National) — drew comparisons with the greatest seasons ever played. His iron play, course management, and mental composure under pressure are widely regarded as the best in the world.
In 2024, Scheffler also won Olympic gold at the Paris Games (reported), adding an international dimension to a career already brimming with landmarks. He is married with a young family, and his grounded, faith-driven personality stands in contrast to the hype that surrounds him.
Note on 2025 season: Results from the 2025 season (May 2025 onwards) are beyond this profile's verified scope. For Scheffler's most recent results and whether he has added further major titles, see our latest results page.
| Year | Major | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Masters | Augusta National | -10 | WON |
| 2024 | The Masters | Augusta National | -11 | WON |
| 2025+ | All Majors | Various | — | See latest results |
Scheffler is the defending Masters champion entering the 2026 edition (currently in progress as of April 2026). A third Masters title would place him in elite company.
Scheffler joins the PGA Tour after an outstanding college career at the University of Texas, quickly establishing himself as one of the most technically accomplished ball-strikers on tour.
A remarkable run of form — including wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and WGC Match Play — propels Scheffler to world number one for the first time.
Scheffler wins The Masters at Augusta National at -10, confirming his world number one status with a composed, dominant performance. He dons the green jacket for the first time at age 25.
Scheffler's 2024 is one of the most statistically dominant seasons in PGA Tour history — multiple wins, PGA Tour Player of the Year, and a second Masters title in one of the most complete years any golfer has produced in the modern era.
Scheffler wins the gold medal in golf at the Paris 2024 Olympics (reported). The achievement adds to what is already a remarkable year.
Scheffler arrives at Augusta National as defending champion, world #1, and the overwhelming favourite to claim a third green jacket.
As world #1, Scheffler is the focus of extensive TV coverage whenever the majors or major PGA Tour events are broadcast in the UK. He is a central figure in The Masters coverage each April, and UK golf fans will be very familiar with his calm, methodical style of play.
- The Masters (Augusta): Sky Sports Golf — full coverage; BBC highlights
- PGA Tour events: Sky Sports Golf (selected events)
- US Open & PGA Championship: Sky Sports Golf
- The Open Championship: Sky Sports Golf + BBC (shared rights)
Note: Scheffler plays exclusively on the PGA Tour and is eligible for all four majors. He does not play in the Ryder Cup (USA team eligibility is separate from individual form for international selection purposes).