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2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods' Win Percentage Outpaced by Scottie Scheffler amid Memorial Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Scottie Scheffler continues to reach new heights in his career, prompting comparisons to Tiger Woods. Comments like Jack Nicklaus's recent statement that Scheffler is playing better than he ever did certainly contribute to the conversation. The World No. 1's victory at the Memorial Tournament is another stone in the monument to his greatness, and not a small one. According to the X Underdog Golf tally, Scheffler has won 16 of his last 72 starts on the PGA Tour, representing an impressive 22.2% winning percentage. For comparison, Tiger Woods's career winning percentage is 21.7%. Scottie Scheffler last 72 starts (since first win): 62 top 25s (86%) 51 top 10s (71%) 16 wins (22.2%) Tiger's career win rate is 21.7%. — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) June 1, 2025 There is no doubt that Scheffler's growth from 2022 to the present has been exponential. During that period, he finished in the top 25 in 86% of the 62 tournaments he played and in the top 10 in 71% of them. This, coupled with his win rate, demonstrates his current overwhelming superiority. However, these statistics also demonstrate the enormous gap that continues to separate Tiger Woods from the rest of the golf world. Note that the winning percentage cited by Underdog Golf for the 15-time major winner corresponds to his entire career spanning 28 PGA Tour seasons. Woods has won 82 of the 378 PGA Tour tournaments he has played in (21.7%). This record still seems untouchable, even in light of Scheffler's extraordinary performance in recent years. Woods' impressive statistics include 339 cuts made (89.7%), 163 top-five finishes (43.1%), and 199 top-10 finishes (52.6%). Bubba Watson of the United States poses with the green jacket after winning the 2014 Masters Tournament by a three-stroke margin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia. Bubba Watson of the United States poses with the green jacket after winning the 2014 Masters Tournament by a three-stroke margin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2014 in Augusta, the four consecutive seasons in which Woods' performance peaked (1999–2002) makes it clear how far ahead of his competitors he was. During that period, the 82-time PGA Tour winner played in 78 tournaments and made the cut in all of them. He won an impressive 34.6% of those events (27), and finished in the top 10 in 70.5% of them (55). It's also worth mentioning that he achieved another five victories on the European Tour during that same period. The bottom line is that it's probably safe to say Scheffler is the best player on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods. However, he is nowhere close to what the Big Cat achieved inside the ropes. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's son, Bennett, poop stain steals the Memorial show
North Wales Chronicle
19-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Xander Schauffele ends US PGA title defence complaining about conditions
Schauffele and 54-hole leader Scottie Scheffler were the two highest-profile players to speak out about the decision not to allow preferred lies in Thursday's first round, despite torrential rain disrupting practice earlier in the week. Both men blamed 'mud balls' for hooking their second shots to the 16th into the water in round one and the same hole cost Schauffele another six on Sunday, although this time his ire was directed at the 17th instead. Xander Schauffele trying to continue the longest active streak of major top-20s (12). Next highest is — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) May 18, 2025 'After kind of a decent round going, the goal was to try to backdoor a top 10,' said the Open champion, who had covered his first 15 holes in five under par, including a chip-in eagle on the eighth. 'I got greedy on 16, that one was on me. No mud on that ball unfortunately. Hit that in the water (from a fairway bunker). 'Then 17 is a pretty ridiculous set-up today. That will be one to keep an eye on. You have, I don't know, like a 10-foot window to land it to keep it somewhere like pin high.' After dropping a shot on the 17th Schauffele did at least birdie the 18th to complete a 68, his only sub-par round of the week. 'Yeah, I'd like to keep it going,' Schauffele said. 'If we had four more days stacked up right now, I feel like I'd have a pretty good chance. 'Just kind of was in better form, and then I had a few things go awry in my swing and made my approach play pretty bad. Just kind of lost control of the golf ball there midweek, unfortunately. 'Just didn't have enough to score well, but I feel like I'm playing a lot better than what I'm doing. So just got to hang tough.' Scheffler took a three-shot lead over Sweden's Alex Noren into the final round and after both men bogeyed the opening hole, Scheffler bounced back with a birdie on the second to extend his advantage. Masters champion Rory McIlroy had earlier completed a final round of 72 to finish three over par and declined to speak to the media for the fourth day in succession.
Glasgow Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Stumbling start from Scottie Scheffler throws US PGA Championship wide open
Scheffler took a three-shot lead over Sweden's Alex Noren into the final round and briefly found himself five clear after Noren dropped shots on the first and fourth. The world number one had bounced back with a birdie on the second after also dropping a shot on the first, but bogeyed the sixth and ninth to reach the turn in 37. At nine under par Scheffler had company at the top of the leaderboard from two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who followed seven straight pars with birdies on the eighth, 10th and 11th. Jon Rahm with a birdie to take the co-lead! 😲🔝 — Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 18, 2025 American Harris English had established a very early clubhouse target of six under after a superb closing 65, but fully intended to catch his scheduled 5pm flight. 'I mean, the best player in the world is even [par] through 3. I don't see him slipping a whole lot,' English said. 'I see myself catching my flight. If we have to turn that thing around, we can do it.' Xander Schauffele had earlier ended the defence of his title as he started it, making a double bogey on the 16th hole and complaining about conditions. Schauffele and Scheffler were the two highest-profile players to speak out about the decision not to allow preferred lies in Thursday's first round, despite torrential rain disrupting practice earlier in the week. Both men blamed 'mud balls' for hooking their second shots to the 16th into the water in round one and the same hole cost Schauffele another six on Sunday, although this time his ire was directed at the 17th instead. Xander Schauffele trying to continue the longest active streak of major top-20s (12). Next highest is — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) May 18, 2025 'After kind of a decent round going, the goal was to try to backdoor a top 10,' said the Open champion, who had covered his first 15 holes in five under par, including a chip-in eagle on the eighth. 'I got greedy on 16, that one was on me. No mud on that ball unfortunately. Hit that in the water (from a fairway bunker). 'Then 17 is a pretty ridiculous set-up today. That will be one to keep an eye on. You have, I don't know, like a 10-foot window to land it to keep it somewhere like pin high.' After dropping a shot on the 17th Schauffele did at least birdie the 18th to complete a 68, his only sub-par round of the week. 'Yeah, I'd like to keep it going,' Schauffele said. 'If we had four more days stacked up right now, I feel like I'd have a pretty good chance. Xander Schauffele hit out at the 'ridiculous' set up on the 17th hole in round four of the US PGA Championship (David J Phillip/AP) 'Just kind of was in better form, and then I had a few things go awry in my swing and made my approach play pretty bad. Just kind of lost control of the golf ball there midweek, unfortunately. 'Just didn't have enough to score well, but I feel like I'm playing a lot better than what I'm doing. So just got to hang tough.' Masters champion Rory McIlroy had earlier completed a final round of 72 to finish three over par and declined to speak to the media for the fourth day in succession.
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Stumbling start from Scottie Scheffler throws US PGA Championship wide open
Scheffler took a three-shot lead over Sweden's Alex Noren into the final round and briefly found himself five clear after Noren dropped shots on the first and fourth. The world number one had bounced back with a birdie on the second after also dropping a shot on the first, but bogeyed the sixth and ninth to reach the turn in 37. At nine under par Scheffler had company at the top of the leaderboard from two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who followed seven straight pars with birdies on the eighth, 10th and 11th. Jon Rahm with a birdie to take the co-lead! 😲🔝 — Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 18, 2025 American Harris English had established a very early clubhouse target of six under after a superb closing 65, but fully intended to catch his scheduled 5pm flight. 'I mean, the best player in the world is even [par] through 3. I don't see him slipping a whole lot,' English said. 'I see myself catching my flight. If we have to turn that thing around, we can do it.' Xander Schauffele had earlier ended the defence of his title as he started it, making a double bogey on the 16th hole and complaining about conditions. Schauffele and Scheffler were the two highest-profile players to speak out about the decision not to allow preferred lies in Thursday's first round, despite torrential rain disrupting practice earlier in the week. Both men blamed 'mud balls' for hooking their second shots to the 16th into the water in round one and the same hole cost Schauffele another six on Sunday, although this time his ire was directed at the 17th instead. Xander Schauffele trying to continue the longest active streak of major top-20s (12). Next highest is — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) May 18, 2025 'After kind of a decent round going, the goal was to try to backdoor a top 10,' said the Open champion, who had covered his first 15 holes in five under par, including a chip-in eagle on the eighth. 'I got greedy on 16, that one was on me. No mud on that ball unfortunately. Hit that in the water (from a fairway bunker). 'Then 17 is a pretty ridiculous set-up today. That will be one to keep an eye on. You have, I don't know, like a 10-foot window to land it to keep it somewhere like pin high.' After dropping a shot on the 17th Schauffele did at least birdie the 18th to complete a 68, his only sub-par round of the week. 'Yeah, I'd like to keep it going,' Schauffele said. 'If we had four more days stacked up right now, I feel like I'd have a pretty good chance. 'Just kind of was in better form, and then I had a few things go awry in my swing and made my approach play pretty bad. Just kind of lost control of the golf ball there midweek, unfortunately. 'Just didn't have enough to score well, but I feel like I'm playing a lot better than what I'm doing. So just got to hang tough.' Masters champion Rory McIlroy had earlier completed a final round of 72 to finish three over par and declined to speak to the media for the fourth day in succession.
South Wales Guardian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Stumbling start from Scottie Scheffler throws US PGA Championship wide open
Scheffler took a three-shot lead over Sweden's Alex Noren into the final round and briefly found himself five clear after Noren dropped shots on the first and fourth. The world number one had bounced back with a birdie on the second after also dropping a shot on the first, but bogeyed the sixth and ninth to reach the turn in 37. At nine under par Scheffler had company at the top of the leaderboard from two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who followed seven straight pars with birdies on the eighth, 10th and 11th. Jon Rahm with a birdie to take the co-lead! 😲🔝 — Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 18, 2025 American Harris English had established a very early clubhouse target of six under after a superb closing 65, but fully intended to catch his scheduled 5pm flight. 'I mean, the best player in the world is even [par] through 3. I don't see him slipping a whole lot,' English said. 'I see myself catching my flight. If we have to turn that thing around, we can do it.' Xander Schauffele had earlier ended the defence of his title as he started it, making a double bogey on the 16th hole and complaining about conditions. Schauffele and Scheffler were the two highest-profile players to speak out about the decision not to allow preferred lies in Thursday's first round, despite torrential rain disrupting practice earlier in the week. Both men blamed 'mud balls' for hooking their second shots to the 16th into the water in round one and the same hole cost Schauffele another six on Sunday, although this time his ire was directed at the 17th instead. Xander Schauffele trying to continue the longest active streak of major top-20s (12). Next highest is — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) May 18, 2025 'After kind of a decent round going, the goal was to try to backdoor a top 10,' said the Open champion, who had covered his first 15 holes in five under par, including a chip-in eagle on the eighth. 'I got greedy on 16, that one was on me. No mud on that ball unfortunately. Hit that in the water (from a fairway bunker). 'Then 17 is a pretty ridiculous set-up today. That will be one to keep an eye on. You have, I don't know, like a 10-foot window to land it to keep it somewhere like pin high.' After dropping a shot on the 17th Schauffele did at least birdie the 18th to complete a 68, his only sub-par round of the week. 'Yeah, I'd like to keep it going,' Schauffele said. 'If we had four more days stacked up right now, I feel like I'd have a pretty good chance. 'Just kind of was in better form, and then I had a few things go awry in my swing and made my approach play pretty bad. Just kind of lost control of the golf ball there midweek, unfortunately. 'Just didn't have enough to score well, but I feel like I'm playing a lot better than what I'm doing. So just got to hang tough.' Masters champion Rory McIlroy had earlier completed a final round of 72 to finish three over par and declined to speak to the media for the fourth day in succession.
