Scottie Scheffler did not need another wad of world ranking points to prove what is already abundantly clear – he is by a distance the best golfer in the world.
The 28-year-old American capped an extraordinary 2024 by emerging from a two-month hibernation to romp to a six stroke victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas last Sunday.
The outcome was never in doubt. It was another dominant display from the reigning Masters, Players and Olympic champion, who was last seen competitively at September’s Presidents Cup.
There are, though, a couple of caveats. This win came from a field of only 20 players and Scheffler was one of only three members of the world’s top 10 on display.
Compared with the other eight tournament victories he achieved in 2024, this was the least notable. But its impact will still be felt.
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