"Absolutely remarkable" - Scottie Scheffler gets praised by $60M NFL legend amid impressive showing at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler has been playing some sublime golf in recent weeks. He won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch by a huge margin of 8 strokes. He is currently leading the PGA Championship by three strokes. The man is arguably in his best form, and a major NFL legend recently acknowledged this.

The NFL legend in question is none other than former Colts punter Pat McAfee. He recently commented on Scheffler's game this season via X.

The $60 million worth (via celebrity net worth) analyst's tweet read:

"Watching Scottie Scheffler golf is such a joy… Dude is absolutely remarkable."

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Scheffler has played incredibly well in the PGA Championship, leading by 11 strokes under par. He started the tournament with a total score of 69, two shots under par. Later in round two, he shot a fantastic 3 under par, propelling him up the leaderboard. He made a significant improvement in round three, when he finished six under par.

As things stand, Scottie Scheffler has a decent chance of winning the tournament and earning his second win of the season.

How has Scottie Scheffler done thus far in 2025?

PGA: PGA Championship - Third Round - Source: Imagn

Scottie Scheffler has been pretty consistent this season, even before his win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He has been consistently finishing in respectable positions, and his worst performance of the season came at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished 25th. Here's some more information regarding his tournaments this year:

Jan 30 – Feb 2: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Venue: Pebble Beach Golf Links
Position: T9
Score: 67-70-69-67 = 273 (-15)
Earnings: $535,000

Feb 6 – Feb 9: WM Phoenix Open

Venue: TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)
Position: T25
Score: 69-66-68-72 = 275 (-9)
Earnings: $69,197

Feb 13 – Feb 16: The Genesis Invitational

Venue: Torrey Pines (South Course)
Position: T3
Score: 70-67-76-66 = 279 (-9)
Earnings: $1,200,000

Mar 6 – Mar 9: Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard

Venue: Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Position: T11
Score: 71-72-71-70 = 284 (-4)
Earnings: $451,250

Mar 13 – Mar 17: THE PLAYERS Championship

Venue: TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course)
Position: T20
Score: 69-70-72-73 = 284 (-4)
Earnings: $240,250

Mar 27 – Mar 30: Texas Children's Houston Open

Venue: Memorial Park Golf Course
Position: T2
Score: 67-62-69-63 = 261 (-19)
Earnings: $845,500

Apr 10 – Apr 13: Masters Tournament

Venue: Augusta National Golf Club
Position: 4
Score: 68-71-72-69 = 280 (-8)
Earnings: $1,008,000

Apr 17 – Apr 20: RBC Heritage

Venue: Harbour Town Golf Links
Position: T8
Score: 64-70-68-70 = 272 (-12)
Earnings: $580,000

May 1 – May 4: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Venue: TPC Craig Ranch
Position: 1
Score: 61-63-66-63 = 253 (-31)
Earnings: $1,782,000

May 15 – May 18: PGA Championship [Still taking place]

Venue: Quail Hollow Club
Position: 1
Score: 69-68-65 = 202 (-11)

What did you make of Scheffler's season thus far? Sound off in the comments section below.

About the author

Anurag Bhardwaj is a Golf Journalist at Sportskeeda. With over three years of experience writing about various sports, Anurag has drawn inspiration from numerous icons, ranging from WWE’s Roman Reigns to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. His passion for storytelling spans across different sports, all while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery, and he hopes to continue blending both his professions.

A single spark ignited his love for golf, and now he follows the sport with unwavering enthusiasm. Whether it’s the Masters or the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Anurag is always ready for a deep dive into the action. Through his writing, he brings the latest happenings from the golf world straight to the fans' screens. And while he dreams of stepping onto a golf course someday, he remains in awe of Scottie Scheffler’s precision, all while striving to become a great doctor.

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Edited by Siddharth Sikdar