Scottie Scheffler Finds Comparisons To Tiger Woods 'Silly' Following Fourth Major Victory At The Open

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Scottie Scheffler, despite his impressive performance at The Open, finds comparisons with Tiger Woods to be unfounded. Scheffler secured a victory at Royal Portrush with a three-under 68, maintaining a four-shot lead over Harris English. His only error was a double bogey on the eighth hole, but he managed five birdies, four on the front nine, finishing at 17 under.

With this win, Scheffler now has four major titles, having also claimed the PGA Championship earlier this year and the Masters in 2022 and 2024. He joins an elite group of players who have won the Masters, PGA Championship, and The Open before turning 30, alongside Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player.

At a press conference after the tournament, Scheffler learned that his fourth major win came exactly 1,197 days after his first. This mirrors the time between Woods' first and fourth victories. However, Scheffler acknowledges he has much to achieve to match Woods' record of 15 major titles.

"I still think they're a bit silly," Scheffler remarked about the comparisons. "Tiger won, what, 15 majors? This is my fourth. I just got one-fourth of the way there!" He views Woods as an inspirational figure from his youth and recognises Woods' unique talent.

Scheffler emphasises that winning tournaments isn't his primary motivation. "I don't focus on that kind of stuff," he stated. Instead of setting goals for specific wins each year, he focuses on living out his dream of playing professional golf to the best of his ability.

His daily routine involves putting maximum effort into practice and recovery activities like workouts and cold tub sessions. For Scheffler, it's about dedication rather than accumulating titles or accolades.

The Quest for a Career Grand Slam

Next year presents an opportunity for Scheffler to join an exclusive club by achieving a career grand slam at the U.S. Open. Only six players have accomplished this feat: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Player, Nicklaus, Woods, and Rory McIlroy.

When asked about this possibility after his recent win, Scheffler replied: "No, I just got off the golf course a few minutes ago." He acknowledged that McIlroy's recent achievement has brought attention to this milestone but maintains that he doesn't dwell on such accomplishments.

Scheffler plans to assess his game after the Ryder Cup season concludes. He aims to identify areas for improvement rather than focusing solely on winning tournaments. His approach is centred around evaluating his overall performance and seeking ways to enhance it further.