The comparisons, debate and analysis of Scheffler’s past four seasons to some of Woods’ greatest runs are inevitable. And upon closer examination, it’s a legitimate exercise because the ways in which they stomped on their peers are very similar in some respects – and quite a bit different in others.
In playing companion Matt Fitzpatrick’s view, what he witnessed of Scheffler on the greens during the third round at Royal Portrush was far different from the reputation he knew only a few years ago.
Here at the halfway point, with 17 weeks until the Tour Championship, these are the seven stats that have defined the PGA Tour season so far, telling the story of a wild 2025.
Think of these as general golf swing guidelines – best practices that are useful to know, because they can help you identify an issue in your golf swing.
Even with Scheffler’s troubles on the greens (he ranks outside the top 150 in numerous other putting categories), there is one statistic he leads: approach putt performance.