Scottie Scheffler’s earns comparison to Tiger Woods after difference to Rory McIlroy revealed

Scottie Scheffler once again dominated on the PGA Tour in 2024, and the world No. 1 has received a whole host of praise from two-time major champion Padraig Harrington

Scottie Scheffler has earned a comparison to arguably the greatest golfer of all time in 15-time major champion Tiger Woods by Padraig Harrington.

Scheffler has once again dominated men’s professional golf in 2024, once again ending the year at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). In total, the 28-year-old has won nine times throughout the year, including at the Players Championship, Masters, the Tour Championship and Olympic gold.

Unsurprisingly, the world No. 1 has received praise throughout the year and has now been handed one of the biggest compliments of all by two-time Open champion Harrington.

It’s quite phenomenal,” Harrington said of Scheffler in an interview with the Belfast Telegraph. “He’s relentless. That’s really it. Clearly, he is a phenomenal and consistent iron player. Where he’s doing the most damage is with his approach shots.

“He’s a bit like Tiger was from 2001 to 2005. He’s not like the Tiger of 2000 or earlier, who was swashbuckling, taking on every pin and hitting outrageous shots. Scottie is just relentless.” Harrington also spoke about Rory McIlroy’s year, who won four times in 2024.

Despite this, the Northern Irishman once again failed to add major No. 5 to his CV, having not one won since the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla. Scheffler of course added his second major crown at Augusta in April, and is expected to to this tally when heading into 2025.