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Scottie Scheffler has been tipped to be the heir to Tiger Woods’ throne by some, but the world No. 1 has been controversially snubbed by a former caddie to the 15-time major winner

Scottie Scheffler may be ruling the roost as World No. 1, but claiming he’s the ‘next Tiger Woods‘ is a stretch too far for one man who knows the 15-time major winner well.

The golfing world’s eyes are fixed on the upcoming 2025 Masters, which will tee off on April 10. And Rory McIlroy isn’t wasting any time after jetting out to Augusta National to get a lay of the land in Georgia well before the main event.

The sport also celebrated the climax of the first TGL season down in Florida this past weekend, and there’s buzz around President Donald Trump pouring billions into a brand-new golf paradise. The Irish Star unpacks all this and more from around the golf world.

Scottie Scheffler battling in Tiger Woods successor debate

Woods won’t be gracing the greens at this year’s Masters due to his ongoing injury concerns. And as he focuses on healing ahead of his latest potential return, speculation bubbles over who might fill his shoes.

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