Scottie Scheffler has been in sensational form throughout the 2024 season, amassing an impressive eight wins, including a standout victory at the International Paris Olympics in August.
In September, Scheffler wrapped up a remarkable seven-win PGA Tour season by claiming the Tour Championship and the $25 million FedEx Cup bonus, bringing his total earnings for the year to an impressive $62.2 million. His current career earnings are at a whopping $71,793,586..
Tiger Woods praises Scottie Scheffler
Well, he has been praised by a lot of the legends like Gary Player and Tiger Woods. While the 82X PGA Tour winner could not make it to the 2024 Hero World Challenge field, Tiger Woods joined Dan Hicks and Smylie Kauffman at the NBC broadcast, and they discussed several things, including Scottie Scheffler’s new grip.
“What is that thing?” the 48-year-old said jokingly to Dan Hicks and Smylie Kaufman. Putting has been the most significant weakness in Scheffler’s game. The World No. 1 brought in the claw grip to Albany to improve his game, and well, it worked out great for him.
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He defeated Tom Kim with a whooping five strokes. However, according to Tiger Woods, he could have done it either way, even if he did not bring about a change in his gameplay. He said, “(Scheffler) can do it either way.”
Woods added, “He’s got an amazing feel. I mean, you see that around the short game and his trajectory control into the greens. If he has consistent weeks or consistent times on the greens, he’s gonna finish the top 10 every week, and then he’s gonna pick off a lot.” Well, isn’t it true? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments section below!
