Golf news: Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable year in numbers
Scottie Scheffler may have missed the start of the season with a bizarre off-course injury, puncturing his hand while cooking Christmas dinner.
But since returning to action, the World No.1 has delivered one of the most dominant stretches in recent golfing memory.
With two major titles, four wins in total, and not a single cut missed, Scheffler has been the benchmark in 2025 - combining relentless consistency with big-stage brilliance.
And with the FedEx Cup Playoffs underway, plus the Ryder Cup still to come, there’s every chance he adds more silverware to an already historic campaign.
For fans and punters alike, Scheffler’s form has been a gift, especially for those cashing in with free bets UK during his remarkable run.
Here’s a closer look at his season so far, by the numbers.
16 – Events played
Despite sitting out the early weeks of the season due to that kitchen mishap, Scheffler has played in 16 PGA Tour events - and made every single one count.
4 – Wins
He’s racked up four victories so far in 2025, including two regular PGA Tour events—The CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the Memorial Tournament - and a pair of major titles that confirm his status as the best in the world.
2 – Major championships
Those two major titles came in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, dismantling the field when beating his nearest rival by five strokes.
And in The Open, he once again proved he’s head and shoulders above his rivals - winning by four strokes at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
1 – Runner-up finish
Even when he hasn’t won, he’s been right there. Scheffler finished second at the Houston Open in the build-up to the Masters and has contended deep into the weekend at nearly every tournament.
16 – Top-25 finishes
A flawless 16-for-16 in top 25 finishes highlights his remarkable week-to-week standard.
His ability to avoid off-weeks is a defining feature of his game.
13 – Top-10 finishes
He’s landed 13 times in the top 10, including all four majors.
In a sport defined by fine margins, his ability to stay near the summit is nothing short of elite.
$19,202,883 – Official prize money
At the time of writing, Scheffler has earned over $19.2million in official prize money this season.
4,806 – FedEx Cup points
With 4,806 points, Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup standings by a considerable margin from Rory McIlroy and enters the playoffs as the man everyone else is chasing.
Strokes gained stats – total dominance
Scheffler’s statistical performance this year has been as dominant as the results suggest. He ranks:
1st in Strokes Gained: Total
1st in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green
1st in Strokes Gained: Approach the Green
1st in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
League of his own
He’s been in a league of his own with the long game, gaining more strokes than any of his peers in every key ball-striking category.
Scheffler’s 2025 campaign is already one of the great seasons in modern golf - a perfect blend of major triumphs, statistical dominance, and unshakeable form.
With months still to play and more titles on offer, don’t be surprised if the numbers only get more ridiculous from here.
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