Scottie Scheffler Defends Hero World Challenge Title

Scottie Scheffler has won the Hero World Challenge for the second consecutive year, showcasing a dominant performance with a nine-under-par 63 to finish six strokes ahead of Tom Kim. This victory marks Scheffler's ninth title in 2024, a record that ties him with Tiger Woods and Viktor Hovland for consecutive wins at this event. Despite his achievements, Scheffler humbly deflected comparisons to Woods, emphasizing that there is 'really only one Tiger.' He received the trophy from Woods, who was unable to compete due to injury, a moment Scheffler described as 'pretty special.' Additionally, Scheffler has improved significantly in putting, moving from outside the top 100 to among the best on the PGA Tour, contributing to his success this season. With his continued excellence, Scheffler has held the No. 1 ranking for 82 weeks, prompting discussions about the possibility of breaking more of Woods' records.