Every time Scottie Scheffler accomplishes a new feat in the world of golf, it seems to come with a repetitive addendum: "first player to do so since Tiger Woods." The No. 1 golfer on this planet has no true peers right now, and when a player reaches that position, the natural inclination is to shift the conversation to where they stand in comparison to the all-time greats.
Scheffler regularly distances himself from those comparisons, understanding that the longevity and success Woods achieved make it impossible for Scheffler, just 29 years old, to stand alongside him at this point in his young career.
While that conversation cannot truly be had for another decade, as the 2025 Ryder Cup gets set to begin at Bethpage Black, Scheffler has a chance to begin separating himself from Woods in t