Tiger Woods is a name synonymous with golfing greatness, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting his potential return to the PGA Tour and the Masters in 2026. As he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon, the anticipation builds. But while Tiger’s legacy looms large, another golfer is carving out his own impressive path.
Enter Scottie Scheffler. Since earning his PGA Tour card in 2020, Scheffler has been on a tear, capturing 20 tournament wins, including four major championships.
His crowning achievement so far? A Gold Medal at the Olympics in France.
Scheffler’s dominance is underscored by his reign as the World No. 1 player, a title he’s held for 170 consecutive weeks since May 2023. Remarkably, he first ascended to the top of the rankings just two years into his professional career.
Scheffler’s trajectory has drawn inevitable comparisons to Tiger’s early career. Jamie Kennedy’s analysis on X highlights the striking parallels between their first 145 career starts.
Scheffler trails Tiger by a mere three shots, a testament to his exceptional talent and consistency. At 29, Scheffler shows no signs of slowing down, though he still has a mountain to climb-62 more victories-to match Tiger’s all-time win record.
The possibility of Tiger’s return to the Masters adds another layer of excitement. When asked about his participation, Tiger’s simple “No” left the door open. Should he compete, the prospect of seeing him tee off alongside Scheffler for only the second time-after their memorable pairing in the final round of the 2020 Masters-would be a moment for the ages.
As we watch these stories unfold, one thing is clear: while Tiger’s legacy is unparalleled, Scottie Scheffler is writing a compelling chapter of his own in the annals of golf history.