The 2025 PGA Tour season for the world No. 1 in Scottie Scheffler, has been electric to say the least. Scheffler was able to put together a six season win, after signing his final score card in 2025 at the Hero World Challenge. Able to finish in a two way tie for fourth place with J.J. Spaun, a partner of his at the Ryder Cup as well. His biggest victory came in his performance at the Open Championship, walking away victorious after a rather rough start in the opening rounds. The only thing that seems to be up for question with the veteran, is what are now the next steps and 2026 personal goals.
Still Work To Be Done
Scheffler is arguably the greatest to ever play the sport, with many of the big names before him in agreement giving him that stamp. Falling a bit short in his final tournament of the year brought frustration, but also clarity in the progression being made.
“Did a lot of good things,” Scheffler said. “I definitely felt like some of the stuff I’ve been working on the last few weeks, I saw some progress here, and the stuff I was focused on in the offseason, definitely saw some progress here as well. Good place to be.”
A much anticipated off-season for Scheffler and his camp will be important in another hopeful dominant run. His skillset is one many never put into question, but something he knows can still be polished and practiced. One of the main reasons outside of his own personal wanting, the realization of top tier talent. That talent is really seen in one individual, Rory McIlroy who was a part of the winning Europe team at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The two are the clear leaders of the Tour, and interestingly enough in competition for the PGA Tour Player of the Year Award.
Big Time Hardware
Four nominees were announced for the player of the year award, yet it seems to already be down to just two. Scheffler is highlighting his six wins, with also two majors under his belt this season. Leading the Tour in strokes gained, total and scoring average, but still in the run with McIlroy.
If Scheffler does win, he will be just the second player to win the award four times. For comparison, Tiger Woods has won a total of 11 times in his career. It will be hard to battle a portfolio put together by Mcllroy, winning three times with his most prominent solo win being the Masters Tournament. It is now a race to the finish line for the award winner, with a chance to solidify the entire 2025 season in one night.
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