Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters: a meteoric rise to be the world’s best golfer

From the junior ranks to the PGA Tour, Scheffler has been “a standout player at every single level in his golf career”, Dane Belbeck on TheScore.com. The last few years have “established him as a player to take notice of at the highest level”, but the Texan’s run since the 2021 Ryder Cup is “an all-time heater for the sport” and has “pushed him to the forefront” of the golfing landscape.

Coaching guru Butch Harmon believes Scheffler’s dominant performance at the Masters was reminiscent of Tiger Woods’ displays earlier in his career, Sky Sports reported. Harmon, who was a previous coach of Woods, said what Scheffler has done over the last couple of months “is beyond, it’s Tiger-esque”. Harmon added: “He does it so calmly, so coolly, so relaxed. I take my hat off to him, it is unbelievable what this man has done. Three months ago, most of the golf world didn’t know who he was. They know who he is right now.”

How Woods and Nicklaus reacted to Scheffler’s win

Golf icon Woods, who was making his comeback after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash, led the praise for the new Masters champion. In a tweet Woods congratulated Scheffler on “an outstanding win” and said “it’s been a special run”.

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus said the world No.1 “proved why he’s No.1”. Nicklaus tweeted: “Congrats to The Masters winner first-time major champ Scottie Scheffler! Scottie didn’t have his best game at times, but he did what champions do. That was to resort to a great short-iron game, excellent putting, and very good discipline.”

Scheffler will now target further success at the next major of the season, the PGA Championship from 19-22 May at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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