British Open champion Scheffler says comparisons with Tiger ‘a bit silly’
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Scheffler Dominates British Open for Fourth Major Title
Above: Scottie Scheffler lifts the Claret Jug following victory at The 153rd Open Championship on July 20, 2025. Image copyright: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
It's virtually impossible to avoid comparing Scheffler to Woods. No one has held the No. 1 ranking longer than Scheffler since Woods' reign, and no player in the last 50 years has won two majors in the same year by at least four shots other than Scheffler and Woods. Praise from peers for Scheffler also echoes things that were being said about Woods in his heyday.
Narrative B
Although his success and dominance may draw comparisons to Woods, Scheffler is a different type of star. Scheffler took a longer period to elevate his game and reach the heights he's currently residing in. While he's impressing the golf world, he's not trying to bring the sport to other circles the way Woods transcended the game and attracted the eyes of a non-golf audience.