Scottie Scheffler’s Triumphant Return: Winners After Winter Break
After an eight-month title drought, world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back in winner’s territory. The American golfer snatched the CJ Cup Byron Nelson trophy on Sunday, proving he’s still the man to beat on the PGA Tour.
From Accident to Victory
Scheffler’s 2025 started on a sour note when he suffered a cut in his right hand while preparing dinner over the Christmas holiday. The injury sidelined him for two tournaments and delayed his season debut until late January. Despite the setback, Scheffler has managed five top-10 finishes in his first eight events, including a runner-up at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Everything was on wheels. I had swept the PGA Tour in 2024 with no less than seven titles.– Scottie Scheffler
Back to the Top
The 25-year-old Texan’s victory at the TPC Craig Ranch is his 14th on the PGA Tour, pushing him closer to the historic top 50. Coming off a five-week hiatus, Scheffler demonstrated his familiar dominance, fraising a tournament record-low 31-under-par 253 total, tying the lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history.
Rare Domination
Scheffler’s eight-stroke victory over South African Erik van Rooyen was underpinned by his torrid start to the week. He carded a 61-63 opening weekend followed by a pair of 66s. Only a late bogey in the final round denied him sole possession of the scoring record.
Did you know? Scheffler is just two weeks away from matching Tiger Woods’ record of two consecutive years atop the World Ranking.
Looking Ahead
With his seventh title in his last 15 events, Scheffler is set to remain the hunted on Tour. Up next is the PGA Championship at Oak Hill, where he’ll aim to complete a rare non-calendar year career Grand Slam.
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FAQs
- Q: How many titles does Scottie Scheffler have on the PGA Tour?
- As of May 2025, Scheffler has 14 PGA Tour victories.
- Q: How long was Scheffler’s title drought?
- Scheffler hadn’t won a tournament since the Tour Championship in September 2024, lasting eight months.
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