Scottie Scheffler achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday at TPC River Highlands, one that only five other players had managed before him. Significantly, none of those previous five players were named Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus.
Scheffler clinched the Travelers Championship in a playoff against Tom Kim, marking his sixth victory of the season. This accomplishment makes him the sixth player in PGA Tour history to secure six wins before July. The illustrious group he joined includes Jimmy DeMaret (1940), Byron Nelson (1945), Ben Hogan (1946), Sam Snead (1950), and Arnold Palmer, who uniquely achieved this twice (1960, 1962).
Before his triumph at the Travelers Championship, Scheffler had already recorded victories at prestigious events such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, the Masters Tournament, the RBC Heritage, and the Memorial Tournament.
Scheffler’s six victories also place him among a select group of players who have won at least six times in a single Tour season over the last 40 years. Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh each achieved nine wins, with Woods doing so in 2000 and Singh in 2004. Woods also won eight times in 1999 and 2006, seven times in 2007, and six times in 2005 and 2009. Additionally, Nick Price won six times in 1994.
Scheffler’s performance this season has been nothing short of extraordinary. His consistency and skill have seen him dominate some of the most challenging courses and against the toughest competition. The Travelers Championship victory, which came in a dramatic playoff, underscored his resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
This series of victories not only cements Scheffler’s status as one of the top golfers on the Tour but also places him in the company of some of the greatest names in golf history. Achieving six wins before July is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Scheffler to see if he can continue his winning streak and possibly challenge the records set by legends like Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. For now, Scottie Scheffler’s name is etched alongside the greats, and his journey this season is a remarkable chapter in PGA Tour history.