Scottie Scheffler’s Dominant Run Continues with RBC Heritage Triumph
Scottie Scheffler extends his dominant streak by winning the RBC Heritage and securing four victories in five events, including a second Masters title. His impressive performances have drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh, setting new records on the PGA Tour.
Scottie Scheffler Triumphs at RBC Heritage, Extending Dominant Run
(April 17th, 2023 – BBC Golf)
World number one Scottie Scheffler secured his fourth victory in five events on Monday, as the weather-delayed RBC Heritage concluded at Hilton Head. This impressive run includes a second Masters title, allowing Scheffler to extend his sizeable lead over Rory McIlroy at the top of the global golf rankings.
Scheffler’s recent success is truly remarkable, as he has claimed two of the PGA Tour’s biggest events:
- The Arnold Palmer Invitational
- The Players Championship
- His Masters triumph
- The RBC Heritage triumph
The RBC Heritage field was particularly strong this year, having been elevated to a Signature Event, making Scheffler’s victory all the more impressive.
Notably, Scheffler’s triumph at Sawgrass made him the first player ever to win back-to-back Players Championship titles. His only “setback” during this dominant stretch was a tie for second at the Houston Open.
Scheffler’s performance is being compared to some of the game’s all-time greats. He is the first player to win four times in five starts on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods achieved the same feat in 2007-2008. Scheffler is also only the third player in the last 30 years, after Woods and Vijay Singh, to win or finish runner-up in five consecutive PGA Tour starts.
The American’s recent success has translated to substantial earnings, with Scheffler averaging an impressive £3.17 million per victory in his last four wins. His total prize money of £13.14 million from these five events would place him 145th on the PGA Tour’s career earnings list, and he is closing in on the single-season earnings record of £17 million that he set last year.
Scheffler’s dominance has been clearly reflected in the world rankings, as he now holds more than double the total and average points of his closest rival, Rory McIlroy. The gap between the world’s top two players is the largest since the current system was introduced.
While Scheffler’s run has been remarkable, it is worth noting that fellow American Nelly Korda has been equally dominant on the LPGA Tour, with five consecutive victories, including a major championship, in the lead-up to her withdrawal from this week’s event due to exhaustion.
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