Scottie Scheffler may have claimed The Open Championship in dominant fashion, but talk around his place in golf’s hierarchy hasn’t slowed down, NaijNaira can report.
In an interview quoted by The Mirror, Scheffler called comparisons to Tiger Woods “a bit silly,” even as he joined elite company by claiming his fourth major.
The 29-year-old American, now world number one for over a year, fired a 17-under at Royal Portrush—four shots ahead of the field—to capture his first Open title.
With three legs of the career Grand Slam now complete, he stands just one U.S. Open victory away from joining the shortlist of all-time greats.
Despite the comparisons, Scheffler was quick to downplay them: “Tiger won 15 majors. This is my fourth. I’ve only done a quarter of what he’s done.”
He added, “Tiger stands alone in the game. He was a huge inspiration for me growing up.”
Tiger Woods, now 49, offered a more nuanced take, pointing out shared qualities in mindset and course management over 72 holes.
“We see the game similarly in terms of strategy,” Woods said in a PGA Tour video. “It’s not about one shot—it’s the long view that matters.”
While acknowledging differences in their techniques, Woods added, “I did it differently. My game had more snap. He’s smoother—slides into it.”
Woods also praised Scheffler’s precision, saying, “If you look past the footwork and watch the ball, the tightness in his shot windows is incredible.”
With 114 weeks at world No. 1, Scheffler is building a streak that hasn’t been seen since Woods’ dominance in the early 2000s.
And some fans noticed echoes of Woods in Scheffler’s reactions on the course—including a powerful fist pump after sinking a crucial 15-foot putt.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
