Scottie Scheffler wins third consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year award

Scottie Scheffler won his third consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year award, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday, adding to the legend of the World No. “On behalf of the PGA TOUR, congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on a truly historic season, capped off with his first FedExCup title and today a third consecutive Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA TOUR Player of the Year,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. “Scottie took on challenges from the best players in the world on the biggest stages all season, and being honored as PGA TOUR Player of the Year is the ultimate sign of respect from his peers.” Scheffler received 91 percent of the vote for the award and was selected over two other nominees: Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy. He’s the first back-to-back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2007. pic.twitter.com/nuxQyMWHC8 — PGA TOUR December 10, 2024 Amid his season of highs, Scheffler was also at the center of the most shocking day in golf major championship history when he was arrested and booked in a Louisville, Ky. jail over a traffic miscommunication at the PGA Championship.