Scottie Scheffler achieves unwanted feat not seen on the PGA Tour since 1983
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler has had a highly unusual 2026 PGA Tour season, with one win and 11 top-5 finishes in 17 starts, while leading the tour in scoring average and ranking in the top 10 across key statistical categories.
- Despite his outstanding consistency, Scheffler has only secured one victory, marking a rare case of a dominant player with few wins, as he became the first since 1983 to record five runner-up finishes in a single season.
- Scheffler's performance has been marked by narrow misses, where better luck or a few more key putts could have resulted in multiple wins, including potential major championships.
- Golf analyst Jim Nantz predicts Scheffler will capture one or two playoff event victories to close out the season, reflecting the high standard of his play throughout the year.
- While Scheffler may view 2026 as a frustrating season, his consistent excellence and historic near-misses position him for a strong finish and underscore his status as one of the tour's best players.
