Scottie Scheffler vs Rory McIlroy
Scottie Scheffler vs Rory McIlroy: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have faced off in several high-stakes tournaments, with McIlroy often being a top contender in majors. Their rivalry highlights the competitive nature of modern golf.
Scottie Scheffler
Key numbers
- Professional wins25
- PGA Tour wins20
- European Tour wins5
- Major championships4
- Highest ranking1
Top honours
- Masters TournamentWon in 2022 and 2024
- PGA ChampionshipWon in 2025
- The Open ChampionshipWon in 2025
- Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year2019
- PGA Tour Rookie of the Year2019–20
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Rory McIlroy
Key numbers
- Professional wins45
- Major championships6
- PGA Tour wins30
- European Tour wins21
- Highest ranking1
Top honours
- PGA Tour Player of the Year2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019
- Byron Nelson Award2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
- European Tour Golfer of the Year2012, 2014, 2015
- PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner2016, 2019, 2022
- Masters TournamentWon in 2025, 2026