Scottie Scheffler Ties Tiger Woods With Wild Stat After Open Championship Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In the world of golf, few players have absolutely transcended the sport over the decades. Tiger Woods was the most notable, but players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player hold a special place in golf history.

Scheffler was a brilliant champion at a brilliant venue. He dealt brilliantly with the inevitable and wearisome comparisons to Tiger Woods, too.

Immediately after the tournament, comparisons began between Scottie Scheffler and icons of this sport, such as Tiger Woods.