Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship Full WITB Breakdown as He Matches Tiger and Jack’s Major Feats

By anyone’s measure—statistically, emotionally, even philosophically—Scottie Scheffler is redefining the modern major winner.

With a final-round 71 that capped off a stellar week at Valhalla, Scottie Scheffler converted his eighth consecutive solo 54-hole lead to cruise to a five-shot victory at the PGA Championship.

That’s 15 PGA TOUR titles, three major championships, and 11 worldwide wins—all since the ball dropped on 2024.

This was no fluke. Scheffler looked every bit the juggernaut he’s been billed as, following a Saturday 65 with a clinical Sunday.

He played the back nine in 34, including a crucial 9-footer for birdie on the 10th and a 7-footer on 14, courtesy of his trusty Spider Tour X L-Neck putter. When he tapped in on 15, the outcome felt inevitable.

He was six clear stepping onto the 18th tee. You could’ve handed him the Wanamaker then and there.

And with that, Scottie Scheffler joined an elite trio: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and now Scottie—each man having won The Masters, the PGA Championship, and multiple PLAYERS Championships.

He also matched them in another way, becoming only the third to rack up 15 PGA TOUR titles before his 29th birthday.

But this isn’t just about numbers—although, let’s face it, they’re extraordinary.

Scheffler’s PGA win made him the first player since 1983 to win each of his first three majors by at least three strokes.

And since January 2022? He’s collected as many majors (3) as missed cuts. Wrap your head around that.

A 7-Wood That Earned Its Keep

Before a single ball was struck at Valhalla, Scheffler made a quiet, calculated equipment swap—one that proved anything but minor.

Out went his 3-iron. In came a custom Qi35 7-wood, engineered to carry a consistent 240 yards with higher launch and more spin.

As TaylorMade’s Adrian Rietveld explained: “We built a 5-wood spec in a 7-wood head. It has the dynamics of a 5-wood but with the spin and launch conditions of a 7-wood to produce the carry number he wants.”

Mission accomplished. Scheffler’s “high one” soared at a 14.9° launch angle, 5175 RPM, and 160 MPH ball speed—landing precisely where he wanted it.

That’s not just tweaking for feel; that’s a data-driven detonation of competitive edges.

Scheffler and the Spider: A Love Story

Every one of Scottie’s 11 wins this year—including back-to-back major titles—has come since he switched to the Spider Tour X L-Neck putter at Bay Hill.

This isn’t some marketing stunt—it’s a meaningful shift in his approach to putting.

“In testing at the end of 2023, we identified something that could help him know he was striking the ball on the centre of the face,” said Rietveld.

“Instead of the sight dot he had on his blade, we reintroduced True Path… and we were on to something.”

With a Pure Roll insert, full True Path alignment, and that distinct L-Neck hosel, Scottie’s flatstick has turned from an accessory into an assassin. The results are irrefutable.

Tiger’s Irons, Scheffler’s Precision

The irons? Oh, those are P·7TWs, designed by none other than Tiger Woods himself. After playing with Tiger at the 2020 Masters, Scheffler got curious—and never looked back.

“I was able to hit different windows,” said Scottie. “When I wanted to hit it up, I could hit it higher… the distance control was basically the exact same.”

With shot-shaping versatility, tighter spin control, and that famed Tiger feel, the P·7TWs have accompanied him on a hardware-hoarding rampage.

Perspective from the Gallery of Greats

Let’s step back. In just 23 major starts, Scottie has three titles. His fifth Top-10 in six PGA Championship appearances.

Four consecutive seasons with multiple wins. The 48th man to claim three or more majors—and the company he keeps is downright hallowed.

And yet, there’s no swagger. No showboating. Just a 27-year-old Texan doing what he does best: executing with robotic consistency and the touch of an artist.

He’s now 3-for-3 when leading or co-leading after 54 holes in majors. And judging by his trajectory, he’s not slowing down. We may be watching the dawn of a new era—no hyperbole, no sugar-coating.

Scottie Scheffler is doing things only Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have done.

And he’s doing it his way—with quiet confidence, unshakeable discipline, and a 7-wood that hits like a scalpel.