When you’re sitting at the top of the golf world, it’s easy for people to assume there’s nothing left to chase. Scottie Scheffler has racked up major wins, held the No. 1 ranking, and built a resume most players spend a lifetime pursuing. From the outside, it looks like he’s operating at full throttle with very few weaknesses to pick apart. But elite athletes rarely see themselves the way fans do.
Even after dominating leaderboards and collecting trophies, there’s often a quieter, more personal standard they’re measuring against. And recently, Scheffler opened up about exactly that, offering a refreshingly honest take on where he believes his game truly stands, and why reaching the top doesn’t necessarily mean feeling finished.
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Scottie Scheffler hits from the rough on the 14th hole. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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While speaking to the media at a recent press conference, Scheffler was asked how he how he measures how good he is. To this the 29-year-old said, “I have no idea. That is why we keep practicising. You never get to a place where you feel you’ve got it figured out. Golf is an endless pursuit of trying to figure something out, and I’m never gonna get there but there is no harm in trying.”
Heading into the Genesis Invitational, Scottie Scheffler arrives in familiar territory not just as the world No. 1, but as the player everyone is chasing. His recent run has been nothing short of dominant, piling up top finishes and victories with remarkable consistency. And yet, Riviera remains one of the few stops where he hasn’t quite broken through for a win.
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Scheffler has described the course as deceptively difficult. It might not look intimidating on paper, but once you’re out there, small misses quickly turn into frustrating stretches. As he put it, “the golf course just eats away at you over time.” The kikuyu grass and subtle, sloping greens present a different kind of test one that demands patience and precision.
Even for the Tour’s most reliable ball-striker, Riviera isn’t about overpowering the layout. It’s about executing and doing it over and over again without letting the course slowly wear you down.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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