Scottie Scheffler’s speedy ascent to World No.1 has taken many people by surprise. However, those who know the 25-year-old best all talk of a young man who has always been quietly focused on making it to the very top. Even when he was ten years old he would wear long trousers every day to practise in Dallas, Texas, because that’s what it looked like to be a pro golfer. This was just one of the small clues that led many of those close to him to believe he was destined for great things. The last few months have certainly proved them right.
His amateur career also hinted at a player with a bright future, with the highlight being a win at the US Junior Amateur. He went on to have a strong college career, though the unfortunate timing of playing at the University of Texas at Austin just a couple of years after Jordan Spieth meant his achievements were somewhat overshadowed. He was also held back by injury problems which stemmed from a big growth spurt as a teenager.
“When I started recruiting him he was like 12 years old and he was 5ft tall and 100 pounds,” UT men’s coach John Fields recalls. “Six years
