Scottie Scheffler (born June 21, 1996) has cemented his place as golf's dominant force, currently holding the world number one ranking for over 175 weeks. After turning professional in 2018, he captured his first major at the 2022 Masters, and has since added three more—the 2024 Masters, the 2025 PGA Championship, and the 2025 Open Championship—alongside a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He also made history by winning The Players Championship in back-to-back years (2023 and 2024). His consistent excellence has earned him four consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year awards and over $100 million in career earnings. Interestingly, his journey began at age three with plastic clubs, and after moving from New Jersey to Texas following 9/11, he won 90 of 136 junior tournaments before a standout amateur career that included the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur title.