‘It’s Hard To Keep’: Scottie Scheffler Answers The ‘Brutal’ Jon Rahm ‘Player Of The Year’ Query Following Massive Uproar

With Scottie Scheffler, the back-to-back PGA Tour Player of the Year. Boasting an impressive record of 13 top-5 and 17 top-10 finishes in 22 starts last season, the World No. 1 solidified his status among the golfing elite. As he gears up for his third appearance at The Sentry, Scheffler joins the exclusive club of players achieving this honor in consecutive years, a feat not seen since Tiger Woods in 2007.

Adding to his list of accomplishments, Scheffler clinches the Byron Nelson Award for the lowest-scoring average of the year. Even after such a wonderful year, Scheffler was subjected to comparison with now-ex-PGA Tour player Jon Rahm. Although a lot has changed since last season, the topic of World No. 1 and World No. 3 continues to persist, as was again witnessed at the press conference held at Kapalua.

Scottie Scheffler Navigates the ‘Brutal’ Question on His Remarkable Year

There has been a constant comparison between the 2022 Master Champion and the 2023 Master Champion. During the presser, the comparison once again reared its head and came in the form of a rather ‘brutal’ question, “Whose year would you rather have, yours or Jon’s?” 

The American professional golfer addressed the pivotal question and spoke about how he doesn’t like to dwell over the past or ponder about what futures hold for him and stated, “I don’t focus too much on the past or the future, and looking into the past.”

Further, the 27-year-old reflected on the achievements that he garnered over the last season and stated, “I’m very proud of the body of work that I put in” He expressed pride in the “consistency” and “solid year” that brought him three wins, including the Hero World Challenge. 

The moderator put forth the question of the purpose of the presser,since Scheffler chose not to speak about the past or the future. Upon being asked the question, World No. 1 simply replied, “Well, we could talk about my pro-am today. I hit a good shot into 1.”

After a riveting 2023, all eyes are set on the performance that the six-time PGA Tour winner will present in the fresh season. When asked about his way forward for the 2024 season, Scheffler himself gave a sneak peek at his plans for the same.

Scheffler’s Game Plan for 2024 Revealed

The 2022 Master Champion revealed that his plan for 2024 consists of working towards improving his body and making sure that “everything’s moving correctly.” Scheffler further added how the improvement in his body might also help him with his “ball striking”. The six-time PGA Tour winner also spoke about focusing on refining his touch around the greens, improving his bunker play, and fine-tuning his putting.

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The 2023 Hero World Challenge winner shared how he prepares himself for the pressure that the golfers face during the tournaments and stated, “Put myself in as many pressure situations as I could at home, whether it be playing hammer or wolf games, whatever it is.” and added how the simulating technique has a very positive impact on his preparations. This unique approach demonstrates his commitment to honing skills and maintaining a competitive edge for the upcoming season.

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