Scottie Scheffler. A name synonymous with success, achievement and consistency in the golf space as of recent.
On the PGA tour, each event starts on Thursday and has between 132 and 156 competitors. Halfway through the 72-hole event, the top 65 and ties make the cut. If a golfer makes the cut, they get to play on the weekend and get paid. If they fail to do so, they go home early and receive no payment at all. As of Sept. 15, Scheffler has entered 19 events in the 2025 PGA Tour season and made the cut every single time. Not only has he made the cut in every event he has entered, but Scheffler has made the top ten 16 times. Scheffler has also managed to win a whopping 5 of these events.
Every year there are four events that are bigger in nearly every way. More prestige, better competition, more patrons and a larger paycheck. The four events are The Masters, The PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and The Open Championship; collectively they are the major championships. Winning a single Major can change how the world perceives a golfer; the gravity and respect that they have are nearly immediately amplified. Scheffler won two out of the four in 2025. For the two he did not win, he was always in the hunt for the title, as his worst finish in a major was a tie for seventh.
This accomplishment is unbelievably impressive and has left many wondering why he is just so much better. Scheffler’s mental approach has captivated many. When he was asked about how he feels about losing, he mentioned, “It sucks. I hate it, I really do; We work so hard for such little moments. I’m kind of sicko; I love putting in the work, I love getting to practice, I love getting to live out my dreams. But at the end of the day, sometimes I just don’t understand the point.” Scheffler also mentioned “…showing up at the Masters every year; it’s like, why do I want to win this golf tournament so badly? Why do I want to win the Open Championship so badly? I don’t know because, if I win, it’s going to be awesome for two minutes.”
Scheffler’s next task is to ramp up for The Ryder Cup, which is Sept. 26-28.
