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Golf Biography

Scottie Scheffler

“Scottie/Scheffy”

American · Ridgewood, New Jersey · Born 1 January 1996

Professional Golfer
12
pro wins
2
major wins
12
tour wins
2
major championships

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World number one and back-to-back Masters champion — the most dominant golfer of the 2020s.

Scottie Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 1996 and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of Texas. He turned professional in 2018. He won the Masters in 2022 — winning four tournaments in five weeks to become the most rapidly dominant golfer in the tour's recent history and reach world number one. He retained world number one for a record-breaking stretch and won back-to-back Masters in 2022 and 2024. He won the Players Championship in 2023 — often called the fifth major. He won the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024. He was arrested outside Louisville's Valhalla Golf Club before a 2024 PGA Championship round — briefly detained as police managed crowd control, with all charges subsequently dropped — before going on to finish the tournament. His combination of ball-striking statistics — consistently leading the tour in strokes gained total — with a quietly competitive demeanour has made him the sport's most dominant player. He is the most complete golfer since Tiger Woods at his peak and the consensus best player in the world.

Famous For

Dominant world number one golfer with multiple major championships

Playing Style

How They Played

Consistent ball-striker with strong short game and mental toughness

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of golf's elite players in the 2020s with sustained excellence

Best Known For

Masters 2x (2022,2024)

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Masters 2x (2022,2024)
  • Players Championship (2023)
  • Olympic Gold (Paris 2024)
Career Journey

Timeline

2018 📌 Turned professional
2022 🏆 Won first major - Masters Tournament
2022 🎯 Reached world number one ranking
2023 🏆 Won The Players Championship
2024 🏆 Won second Masters Tournament
2024 🏆 Won Olympic gold medal in Paris
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions about Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler won 2 major championships.

Scottie Scheffler was born in 1996 in Ridgewood.

Scottie Scheffler is American.

Scottie Scheffler played as a Professional Golfer.

Career Timeline — Scottie Scheffler
2018
Turned professional
2022
Won first major - Masters Tournament
2022
Reached world number one ranking
2023
Won The Players Championship
2024
Won second Masters Tournament
2024
Won Olympic gold medal in Paris
Masters 2x (2022,2024)
Players Championship (2023)
Olympic Gold (Paris 2024)