“I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year,” Scottie Scheffler said after having the ideal year in 2024. He won 7 PGA Tour trophies and the PGA Tour Player of the Year. Well, it was obvious that with such impressive performances, he would stay at the top of the OWGR. But, after surpassing the prominent names of the sport, he is still light about the facts.

Looking at the record, Tiger Woods has been the World No.1 for 683 weeks; after him, Greg Norman was placed second with 96 weeks. But now Scheffler, with his significant form, has surpassed Norman by a week. Scheffler, on his 97th career high week, is known for his competitive spirit. That’s why he’s called the “Venomous” trash-talker. For him, it’s the thrill of competition more than winning prize bags. But, with his recent statement, he discarded another important thing.

Recently, at the Texas Children’s Houston Open pre-tournament press conference, he was asked about his achievement. The question read, “Only Tiger has spent more consecutive weeks at No. 1 than you. Do you allow yourself to enjoy and appreciate the work that you put in to being able to take that, or do you just try to put it behind you since you’re still in the moment?”

Answering to which, Scheffler said, “I mean, is it a nice accomplishment? Yes. I think it’s something cool to see from some good starts I’ve had in the last couple years. You know, I definitely put in a lot of work to have that type of achievement.” After becoming World No. 1 in 2022, the golfer has 14 victories under his name, which justifies the work he has put in. However, apart from the work, the rankings aren’t important to him.

As he further added, “Showing up here being No. 1 in the world doesn’t do me any good, it just simply doesn’t. At the end of the day I’m focused on the tournament and the task at hand. The rankings are the rankings, I don’t really care what they are.” Earlier, his claim for money shared how dedicated he is to the sport. Now, with him making claims to discard his significant achievement, things look cloudy. Is this his modesty or just plain disregard? Either way, he sure does sound confident, focused, and certain.

Away from the recent cheers, the golfer has been under scrutiny for his performance ahead of the Masters.

Scottie Scheffler’s performance in 2025

The 28-year-old, for the consecutive three seasons, has shown an upward graph with his performance. From 2022 when he became World No. 1, till the end of the 2024 season. Then, after his peak performance last season, there’s been a glimpse of his stagnant performance, similar to 2021. Away from the glorious season, there were gloomy seasons, too. For example, in his performance in 2021, the golfer had two top-5 and four top-10 finishes. But could not clinch any victory.

Similarly, with the hopes of having an exceptional season in 2025, the golfer is seen struggling with his performance. Despite the glimpses of his top game, Scheffler has struggled to stay consistent with it. Until now, he has participated in five events. But he could only get one top-5 and one top-10 finish.

His T3 finish at the Genesis Invitational highlighted his inconsistency. After steady rounds of 70-67, a third-round 76 (marred by three bogeys and a double) derailed his momentum. Even a closing 66 wasn’t enough to reclaim contention.

Now with the struggles of the golfer and the Masters starting in a few days. The golf world is concerned about observing the prime Scheffler back. Will he showcase the best at Masters? What are your thoughts on it? Share with us in the comments below.