Though Scottie Scheffler did not cap off the 2025 PGA Tour season with a victory at the Tour Championship, the world number one still had a memorable campaign.
Scheffler picked up five titles on the PGA Tour this year, including two major championships, though he fell short of adding another trophy in Atlanta.
The man from Dallas, Texas, has been dominant for much of the season and has firmly established himself as the best player in the world rankings.
At East Lake, Scheffler did not look like his usual self. He admitted after Saturday’s round that he was mentally drained and ready for a break before next season kicks off.
His performance reflected that fatigue. Scheffler made several mistakes and struggled to get into any sort of rhythm throughout the week.
Scheffler tied the record for most consecutive rounds in the 60s (21 straight under par), yet still appeared to need rest, not playing his best despite the achievement.
Scottie Scheffler outlines break plans after Tour Championship
Scheffler’s season results are impressive, he has appeared in 19 events and now has 16 top-10 finishes.
There is nothing to criticise about his 2025 campaign, as he seems to need a break. But does he agree with that sentiment?
When asked about his post-tournament plans, Scheffler responded:
“I’ll stay in my normal routine for regular season. I’ll go home, I’ll take a couple days off and then I’ll get back to practicing, get ready for Napa, and then I’ll have another two weeks off, pretty similar routine to get ready for the Ryder Cup”.
After a brief break, Scheffler, a golf workaholic, is expected to resume practice for a crucial month as the Ryder Cup nears.
Scottie Scheffler addresses whether he considered easing up at East Lake
Scheffler is known for his relentless approach to the game.
Some would argue he is the most driven and focused player on Tour since Tiger Woods.
After his final round, Scheffler was asked if he ever thought about easing up once the win was out of reach.
“You tell me. It’s a lot harder coming in here and answering questions, why did you hit it out of bounds on 1, why did you hit it in the water on 15? I’d rather you say, hey, you just won again. How does that feel? I think that’s a lot more fun than coming in fourth or fifth place,” he responded.
“For me, I take things day by day and week by week. Looking at this week, I felt like I could have been a little sharper the last few days to give myself a better chance. But overall, now I have a little time to reflect on the season, and it was a really good year. I have some stuff that I can try and improve on, and that’s what I’ll start focusing on after the Ryder Cup.”
That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who has been as dominant as Scheffler has been this year.
Scheffler will soon turn his attention to the Procore Championship before preparing for another Ryder Cup appearance at Bethpage Black.
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