If the fans would have to pick one name from the 2024 calendar based on performance, it would definitely be Scottie Scheffler. The splendid year for the World No.1 has been memorable for every fan across the globe. His 7 wins in 2024 were even compared with prime Tiger Woods, while for the fans he was the top pick for the bet with $166.1 million. Not only this, but the Player of the Year was also second on the list of Player Impact Program after Tiger Woods.
With all this, fans keep a close eye on the American professional, be it on and off course. Interestingly, fans are even taking note of how other players have similarities with Scheffler. Earlier on January 11, the PGA Tour shared a post on X with Matt McCarty hitting the tee shot. The caption of the post read, “A shot to make @GaryPlayer proud …@MattMcCarty21 | 📺 @PGATOURLIVE.”
Replying to that, McCarty wrote, “To be honest have no idea what happened here. Felt my foot slip a little and just tried to get through it but might have to start doing this more often.” But the series of events does not end here. Later PGA Tour official page shared the same video on Instagram with McCarty’s reply to the post on X.
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The post wrote, “Matt McCarty might’ve found a new secret with the driver swing today 👀.” And that’s when fans witness the similarity between Scheffler and McCarty’s swing. A huge wave of comments followed with fans sharing their thoughts.
Fans reacting to ‘Lefty Scottie’ post
The way McCarthy’s swing caught the attention of the fans is just amazing. It shows how fans closely observe their favorites. While with the post, fans are not stopping with their comparison. A huge list of fans has already done their part.
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One fan wrote, “Scottie V2,” while another joined in writing, “The new Scottie.” The swing of the 7 time PGAT winner in 2024 has been the most common sight. Now, with an identical move seen on another professional, fans are eager for the newer version of Scheffler.
While other fans couldn’t stop as well, one of them commented, “There’s a Scheffler in all of us.” With every fan observing the golfer closely, his actions and style have gotten into the subconscious, which is what the fan was trying to portray. Even another wrote, “Lefty Scottie.”
However, some fans started in the wrong direction of comparison. As a fan wrote, “blud is not scottie scheffler 😭.” Another wrote, “The Scottie Schuffle.” The accidental foot slip of McCarthy went long ahead with the comparison. Fans were assuming his mistaken slip was intentional and the comparison was now on.
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Scheffler is never away from the news, either with his performance at the course, or with the fans doing his part on social media. It would be a great sight to see if he continues with this incredible form in the future and if both similar tee-shot hitters compete together at the PGA Tour event.
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