World number one, Scottie Scheffler, has expressed his satisfaction with the improvement in his game, highlighting his recent victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson as a positive sign of his progress.
Scheffler, who secured his first victory of the season, believes his game is in a good place and hopes to capitalize on the momentum at the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club.
I feel like my game is in a good place.
Scottie Scheffler
The golfer won the CJ Cup with an impressive performance, including rounds of 61, 63, 66 and 63 strokes. Scheffler acknowledged that his ball-striking at the beginning of the season had prevented him from reaching the level he showed in the previous season, where he achieved eight victories.
After recovering from hand surgery, Scheffler returned to competition in February and, although he had not achieved a victory until the Byron Nelson, he accumulated six top-ten finishes.
Scheffler highlighted the hard work done during the preseason to improve his game, although he acknowledged that recovery was a challenge.
I put in a lot of hard work in the offseason to make some improvements in my game.
Scottie Scheffler
Despite his successes, Scheffler prefers to stay in the present, without focusing on past results. However, he acknowledges that a victory can generate a positive momentum.
Scheffler has observed the performance of Rory McIlroy, who has had an outstanding season with three victories, including the Players Championship and the Masters.
Scheffler is motivated by McIlroy’s success and constantly seeks to improve his game. Although he has not yet won the PGA Championship, he has managed to place in the top ten on four occasions, including a second place in 2023.
A victory at Quail Hollow would bring him closer to a Grand Slam, although Scheffler prefers not to set specific goals and focus on the present.
