Hit the drums, golf fans, because the 2024 season is finally coming to an epic end! Scottie Scheffler’s season has undoubtedly been amazing, with a jaw-dropping eight PGA Tour wins, including the coveted Masters Tournament, and a dominant performance that earned him the FedExCup title. But that’s not all – Scheffler’s incredible consistency and skill on the course have made him nearly unbeatable, with a staggering 91% of the votes securing him the PGA Tour Player of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
Scheffler’s remarkable season has left fans and fellow golfers alike in awe, with many hailing him as one of the greatest golfers of his generation. But do you think his epic aura this season has earned him something that even the golfer didn’t imagine? Well, according to the latest post by Golf Digest on X, Scottie Scheffler’s incredible season has topped even legendary Tiger Woods’s in one remarkable metric – Google search interest. After 20 years of Tiger Woods dominating the search bar, Scheffler has dethroned the golf icon, becoming the most searched golfer in 2024. But how did the golfer do it? Well, I can think of a reason or two!
Valhalla arrest, obviously!
Scottie Scheffler’s arrest during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in May was a shocking turn of events that catapulted him into the global spotlight. Scheffler’s shocking arrest at a golf course ignited a media firestorm that catapulted him to the top of Google searches, despite the charges being later dropped.
After 20 years, there’s a new sheriff in the Google search bar. 😳
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) December 11, 2024
As the news spread like wildfire, fans and curious onlookers alike rushed to learn more about the young golfer, sending his search popularity skyrocketing and remarkably ending Tiger Woods’s 20-year reign as the most searched golfer of 2024.
Becoming a father
Nothing can beat the feeling of becoming a dad, not that I know anything about it, but I’m sure that’s how every dad in the whole world feels. For Scottie Scheffler, 2024 was the year he joined the dad club, welcoming his adorable son Bennett into the world. The new addition brought a fresh wave of attention, with fans and media eager to catch a glimpse of the golf star’s personal life. Scheffler had been open about his excitement to become a dad, even considering withdrawing from the Master’s Tournament if his wife Meredith went into labor. Luckily, everything worked out, and Scheffler got to celebrate his first tournament win of 2024, the Memorial Tournament, with Bennett in attendance.
Winning almost everything
Well, you can’t help but feel for Scottie Scheffler, being the world’s number-one golfer comes with a ton of pressure. But somehow, he carries that weight with incredible ease and humility. His 2024 winning streak was truly the stuff of legend, with seven PGA Tour victories, including the Masters and an Olympic gold medal. What’s even more remarkable, though, is how grounded and gracious Scheffler remains, even during all that success. He’s won over fans, fellow golfers, and commentators alike with his kindness and humility. As his trophy collection grew, so did the fascination with this golf phenomenon. People everywhere were eager to learn more about the man who seemed unstoppable in his pursuit of greatness. And with three Player of the Year awards in a row, it’s no surprise that Scheffler was the most searched golfer of 2024.
