Scottie Scheffler claimed the 2025 ESPYs Golfer of the Year award for the third consecutive year, affirming his continued dominance in professional golf. The American golfer secured three tournament victories this season, including a major triumph at the PGA Championship, solidifying his reputation as the world’s leading player.
2025 Season Highlights and Tournament Results
This year on the PGA Tour, Scheffler showed remarkable consistency, competing in 15 events and finishing in the top 10 twelve times. He began his season at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing tied for ninth with rounds of 67, 70, 69, and 67. Other notable performances included a tie for third at the Genesis Invitational and a runner-up finish at the Texas Children’s Houston Open.
Among his victories were wins at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the PGA Championship, and the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. At the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Scheffler recorded rounds of 61, 63, 66, and 63 to secure the title, while his PGA Championship win featured strong rounds of 69, 68, 65, and 71. These results further demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level during major competitions.
A detailed review of his 2025 PGA Tour finishes shows:
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T9
- WM Phoenix Open: T25
- Genesis Invitational: T3
- Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard: T11
- THE PLAYERS Championship: T20
- Texas Children’s Houston Open: T2
- Masters Tournament: 4th
- RBC Heritage: T8
- THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: 1st
- PGA Championship: 1st
- Charles Schwab Challenge: T4
- Memorial Tournament presented by Workday: 1st
- U.S. Open: T7
- Travelers Championship: T6
- Genesis Scottish Open: T8
Ongoing Performance and Current Competition
Currently, Scheffler is competing at the Open Championship 2025, where he began strongly with a first-round score of 68 on July 17, placing him tied for sixth. This major event will conclude on July 20, with expectations high for Scheffler given his recent form and history of success.
Scottie Scheffler’s Career and Achievements
Scheffler joined the PGA Tour in 2020 and has since won a total of 16 tournaments. His first victory came at the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, and since then, his winning momentum has only increased. After claiming four titles in 2022 and two in 2023, his seven wins in 2024 and three in 2025 reflect his sustained excellence.
He has been honored as the PGA Tour Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons, recognizing his consistent top-level performances across 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2024. The ESPYs Golfer of the Year accolade now adds to his string of accolades, highlighting his status as the current world No. 1 and one of golf’s elite athletes.
Recognition from Peers and Fans
The PGA Tour publicly congratulated Scheffler on Instagram, sharing images of the world number one posing with the trophies he earned in 2025. Scheffler acknowledged this recognition on his own Instagram story with a succinct caption: “grateful.”
His ongoing achievements underline a career marked by resilience and determination, suggesting that Scheffler is poised to continue shaping the competitive landscape of professional golf for years ahead.