Scottie Scheffler: A Comprehensive Profile | News Glare

Scott Alexander Scheffler was born on June 21, 1996. He has quickly moved up from being a top junior golfer to a major player in men’s professional golf. As of July 2025, he has won 17 PGA Tour events-including four major championships-and held the world No. 1 ranking for over 150 weeks, joining the ranks of legends such as Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He grew up in Dallas, Texas. He started playing golf at age three with plastic clubs and a ball. After the September 11 attacks, his family moved to Texas. He quickly did well in junior events there. From 2004 to 2010, he won 75 junior tournaments. He was also named Player of the Year on the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour. In 2013, he captured the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.

At Highland Park High School, Scheffler guided the golf team to three straight individual state titles from 2012 to 2014. He also received All-State honors in basketball before going to the University of Texas at Austin. He was a Longhorn and earned NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year in 2015. He helped Texas win three Big 12 titles and reach three NCAA Championship finals. He graduated in 2018 with a finance degree.

Turning Professional and Early Success

Scheffler turned professional in 2018. He ruled the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour. He won twice, earned both Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors, and secured his PGA Tour card for 2020. In his first season on the PGA Tour, he had two second-place finishes. He also earned Rookie of the Year and ended 22nd on the money list, making $2.83 million.

Breakthrough in 2022

The spring of 2022 marked Scheffler’s breakthrough. In a three-month span, he notched his first four PGA Tour victories, including his maiden major at the Masters Tournament, and captured the world No. 1 ranking for the first time. In 2022, he also won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play. He closed the season as the PGA Tour’s leading money winner with $14.05 million and was named PGA Tour Player of the Year.

Sustained Dominance (2023–2025)

In 2023 and 2024, Scheffler continued his reign:

In 2023, he earned two wins, including The Players Championship. This led to his second straight PGA Tour Player of the Year title and $21.01 million in earnings.
2024: A historic season with seven PGA Tour wins, the most since Tiger Woods’ seven in 2007. This includes The Players Championship (defended), the Masters, the Hero World Challenge, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He won Olympic gold at the Paris Games. He also became the first to win seven PGA Tour events in a single season since Woods.
2025: Scheffler won his third major at the PGA Championship, finishing five strokes ahead. He then defended his title at The Open Championship in Royal Portrush, securing his fourth major. This tied him with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods for pre-29 major wins. He won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight strokes. This tied the PGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record. He also captured his fifth win of the season at the BMW Championship. That win secured a record $5 million FedEx Cup bonus.

As of July 2025, his PGA Tour résumé boasts 17 wins, including four majors. He also has 10 runner-up spots, 11 finishes in third place, and 72 top-10s from 146 starts. His career earnings are over $90 million.

Playing Style and Strengths

Scheffler’s game is marked by his powerful drives and sharp iron shots. Early in his career, putting was a weakness. Now, he has improved a lot. He’s become one of the most complete players on Tour. His calm demeanor under pressure and smart course management lead to big wins. He secured four-stroke victories at both the 2024 Masters and the 2025 Open.

Team Competitions

Scheffler has been a fixture on U.S. international teams:

Walker Cup (2017 winner)
Presidents Cup (2022, 2024 winners)
Ryder Cup (2021 winners; 2023 participant)
Eisenhower Trophy (2016 participant)

Personal Life

High school sweetheart Meredith Scudder has been by Scheffler’s side since their freshman year at Highland Park High School. After a long-distance relationship through college, they married on December 4, 2020. In May 2024, just after his second Masters win, the couple had their son, Bennett. He is Scheffler’s greatest joy off the course.

Endorsements and Earnings

Scheffler’s on-course success has translated into lucrative sponsorships. By April 2025, Forbes estimated his yearly endorsement income at around $20 million. This comes from long-term deals with Nike, Rolex, TaylorMade, NetJets, and Veritex Community Bank. He also has equipment agreements with Titleist, Scotty Cameron, and Vokey Wedges. His 2024 endorsements alone reportedly generated $28–30 million. By mid-2025, his net worth is estimated at $110 million. This includes over $29 million earned on-course and $25 million in FedEx Cup and Tour Championship bonuses in 2024.

Philanthropy

Off the fairway, Scheffler is committed to pediatric cancer research. He was inspired by his childhood friend, James Ragan, who died from bone cancer. Now, he supports the Triumph Over Kids Cancer foundation. He hosts fundraisers to help advance research and treatments for young patients. He also supported the University of Texas’ golf program. He funded the upgrades to the UT Golf Club practice facility, now known as “Scheff’s Kitchen,” in honor of his alma mater.

Legacy and Outlook

At just 29, Scheffler has done what few can. He’s been world No. 1 for over 150 weeks. He’s won four majors by three strokes or more, earned Olympic gold, and set record earnings. His consistent excellence places him among the all-time greats early in his career. Scheffler aims for the U.S. Open to complete his career grand slam. His mix of power, precision, and calm hints at more historic milestones to come.