Scottie Scheffler on ‘living a lifetime in one year’ after FedExCup win

Scottie Scheffler Reflects on His Incredible Year After Winning the FedExCup

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler capped off a remarkable season by claiming the PGA Tour’s prestigious FedExCup at the Tour Championship. His four-shot victory in the Playoffs finale at East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, brought his 2024 tally to an impressive seven tournament wins, including a gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. In this blog, Scheffler shares his thoughts on the journey

It’s been an amazing experience. We’ve worked really hard to get here, and after such a long week, I’m honestly just exhausted. It’s difficult to put this feeling into words, but holding the FedExCup trophy is incredibly special.

Throughout the week, I focused on staying present, and I think I did a good job of that. Mentally, I handled things much better. Playing with a lead for multiple rounds was unusual—having a seven-shot lead after just the first round is something I may never experience again. It feels like this tournament lasts longer than others because of that.

Looking back on this season, it almost feels like I’ve lived a lifetime in just one year. My faith is what keeps me grounded, and it helps me maintain the right perspective. I’ve been leading the FedExCup points list for a while, so to come into this tournament with a slight lead and finish strong is really gratifying.

I try not to dwell too much on the past or worry about the future, but it’s hard not to reflect on two years ago when I had a good lead going into the final round but didn’t play my best and lost. Last year was also disappointing, as I didn’t perform at my highest level. So, coming in with the lead for the third time and finally closing it out feels incredibly sweet.

I’ve been named the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year for two seasons, but never left with this trophy. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you start the tournament ahead and don’t finish strong. Maybe in past years, I put too much pressure on myself, but this year I stayed focused mentally, kept my head down, and it all came together.

In the final round, I got off to a good start, but then made bogeys on holes 7 and 8. My caddie, Ted Scott, did a great job of keeping me focused. I hit a solid shot on the 9th hole for birdie, which really shifted the momentum.

Teddy always has great advice. That’s why he’s such a fantastic caddie. He knows when to give me a pep talk or lighten the mood with a laugh. Honestly, I don’t think I could have accomplished all this without him. On the 8th green, I looked at him, feeling uncertain about how things were going, but he gave me a motivational speech, and I responded with a great iron shot. It turned the round around for me.

It’s been an amazing year, and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. I try not to focus too much on the results, but winning tournaments is always a great feeling, and that’s what we work for. Having this many wins in a single year is really special.

Now, I’m looking forward to some rest before preparing for the Presidents Cup. I really want our team to win at Royal Montreal. It’s been an eventful, fun year, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.