World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler celebrates his 29th birthday on Saturday, June 21, while competing in the 2025 Travelers Championship. Known for his remarkable consistency, Scheffler has been a dominant figure in professional golf, capturing three Major Championships over the last four years and leading the Official World Golf Ranking for more than 100 days.
Early Breakthrough at the US Open as an Amateur
Just days before turning 20, Scottie Scheffler made his debut in a Major Championship at the 2016 US Open, playing as an amateur with his sister Callie supporting him on the bag. At Oakmont, he created an early buzz by holding the overnight clubhouse lead after an opening round of 69. Despite this promising start, a difficult second round 78 caused him to miss the cut by one stroke.
Low Amateur Honors at the 2017 US Open
Returning to the US Open in 2017, Scheffler established himself among golf’s rising stars by making the cut as one of just two amateurs, alongside Cameron Champ. His final score of 1-under par placed him one shot better than Champ, earning him low amateur honors at Erin Hills. That year, Brooks Koepka claimed the championship title.
Triumphant Victory at the 2025 PGA Championship
At Quail Hollow, Scheffler entered the 2025 PGA Championship as the clear favorite after narrowly missing out in 2023 with a tie for second place. Following a recent win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, he maintained strong form throughout the week, seizing the lead by the third round. Demonstrating composure under pressure, Scheffler secured the Wanamaker Trophy with an emphatic five-stroke victory.
Back-to-Back Masters Triumphs Accelerate His Rise
In 2024, following consecutive victories at the Players Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational, Scheffler claimed his second Masters green jacket by a commanding four-stroke margin over challenger Ludvig Aberg. This victory made him the fourth-youngest golfer ever to win two Masters titles, underscoring his rapid ascent within the sport. That season proved to be one of his most successful, as he amassed seven PGA Tour wins alongside multiple second-place finishes and a top-ten result at the PGA Championship.
First Masters Win in 2022 and Establishment Among Elite Players
Before his 2024 success at Augusta National, Scheffler had already made an impact by winning the 2022 Masters. Entering the tournament as a favorite, bolstered by victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Phoenix Open, he outplayed contenders including Rory McIlroy to claim the title by three strokes. This marked a significant milestone in his early PGA Tour career, which began in 2020, and confirmed his status as a leading competitor at major events.
Scottie Scheffler’s major championship highlights demonstrate a consistently impressive trajectory from promising amateur to world-class champion. As he competes at the 2025 Travelers Championship, his performances continue to inspire and raise expectations for what the future holds in his golfing career.