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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success

Scottie Scheffler (right) is congratulated by tournament host Tiger Woods after winning the Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods (left) congratulates Scottie Scheffler after the 28-year-old’s victory at the Hero World Challenge. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images

Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, with a five-shot lead on the 18th tee at the Hero World Challenge. Scheffler cantered to a ninth victory of 2024, with that statistic not even the most remarkable element of recent months after the 28-year-old was arrested immediately before he was due to begin his US PGA Championship.

With all matters pieced together, we are undoubtedly living in the times of Scottie Scheffler. He is the Masters champion, an Olympic gold medalist and heading for an 82nd consecutive week at the summit of the world rankings. Scheffler will remain there for some time yet; he has established himself among the greatest iron players in the history of this game.

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