Scottie Scheffler is the golfer everyone’s got their eyes on. As the world’s top-ranked player, he’s reached that level of fame where just his first name is enough to turn heads.
Scheffler’s been a marvel of consistency on the PGA Tour, but he’s developed a quirky trend lately: starting slow in the first round and then clawing his way back to the top over the next three rounds. It’s a habit he’d probably like to shake, but fortunately, he gets a chance to reset this week.
The PGA Tour is moving on to the Cognizant Classic, but Scheffler won’t be teeing off there. His absence opens the door for a fresh set of contenders to step into the spotlight. Typically, when Scheffler’s in the field, he’s the odds-on favorite, but this week, the tournament dynamics will shift without him.
Scheffler’s been busy, competing in the last three events. He snagged a third-place finish at the WM Phoenix Open, came in fourth at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and secured a 12th place at the Genesis Invitational.
Looking ahead, Scheffler’s schedule includes two March tournaments. First up is the Arnold Palmer Invitational starting March 5, followed by The Players Championship on March 12. With The Masters looming on April 9, don’t be surprised if he squeezes in another tournament to fine-tune his game before Augusta.