Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable consistency puts him ahead of Tiger Woods in one key mark, as he eyes more success at the upcoming BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler has won four tournaments on the PGA Tour in 2025(Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler’s run of stellar form continued this weekend, even if the trophy slipped from his grasp. The World No. 1 finished tied for third with Tommy Fleetwood, who experienced agony after another blown lead, in the first round of the FedEx Playoffs, both carding a 15-under par, one shot shy of the leaders.
Scheffler entered the week as the tournament favorite and, at one point during Sunday’s final round, he held the outright lead. But two bogeys on the back nine proved costly, knocking him out of contention for the title. Still, his performance at the event was far from a disappointment.
That’s because Scheffler, who recently celebrated an $18 million payday without playing a single shot, accomplished something no player — not even Tiger Woods — has managed in the modern era. By securing yet another high-finish, Scheffler has now placed in the top eight in each of his last 12 PGA Tour starts. The last golfer to achieve such a stretch was Tom Weiskopf, 52 years ago, in 1973.
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“Did a lot of good stuff, fought pretty hard most of the week,” Scheffler said Sunday. “Today was a day where I executed really well, hit my lines on the greens, hit a lot of good shots going into the greens. Just ball wasn’t going in. Just a little bit off, I guess.”
Scheffler’s consistency has been the hallmark of his season, with his run of top finishes coming across different courses, conditions, and tournament fields. His latest effort showcased not just skill but adaptability, as he navigated a sudden change on his bag.
The 29-year-old’s usual caddie, Ted Scott, had to fly home before the final round due to an undisclosed family matter. In his absence, Scheffler turned to Brad Payne, a close friend who had caddied for him before.
“He did good. Brad has stepped in before. He’s a great friend and he does a good job keeping me company out there,” Scheffler said. The change didn’t appear to rattle him, as he stayed in contention deep into Sunday before those late bogeys.
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For Scheffler, the near-miss wasn’t cause for discouragement. “I hit the ball nicely this week, did a lot of good stuff, and it definitely gives me some confidence going forward,” he said.
With the BMW Championship set to tee off on Thursday, Scheffler will once again find himself in a field stacked with elite talent. His recent stretch suggests that even if he doesn’t win every time out, he’s almost certain to be in the mix come Sunday.
A run of 12 straight top-eight finishes may not come with the same fanfare as a single major victory, but it’s a testament to Scheffler’s ability to show up — and stay near the top — week after week. In an era defined by unpredictability, that level of sustained excellence is rare.
It’s the kind of streak that places Scheffler in golf’s history books, shoulder-to-shoulder with legends — and, for once, ahead of Tiger Woods.
