Scottie Scheffler Reflects on Strong Season After St. Jude Championship Win

Scottie Scheffler showcased his exceptional form at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, triumphing by eight strokes over Si Woo Kim. The victory, achieved after five runner-up finishes last season, provided a much-needed boost for the Texas-based golfer. Speaking to CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis, Scheffler reflected on his rollercoaster year, expressing his thoughts on the matter.

"I've had some close calls this year. I feel like I kept saying at the end of each tournament, 'Man, it feels like I'm playing pretty good, just little things aren't going my way,' " he shared. Despite experiencing misfortune like a shot bouncing off a sprinkler system and rolling into water, Scheffler managed to stay focused. Going into the competition, his primary goal was to perform to the best of his abilities.

Balionis noted that this season marked Scheffler's best career performance to date, prompting him to discuss what he's most proud of. "I think I've been really consistent. Outside of Amex, I felt like I didn't play as good early in the year as I could have. I felt like I was battling my swing a little bit. But just staying consistent, staying in it each week.

That's what I'm most proud of—I think, is just having the ability to fight and claw my way through things," he expressed. The win not only secured Scheffler's second title of the season but also his 21st career PGA Tour victory, placing him among the third-youngest golfers to achieve such a milestone, following Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

With this triumph, Scheffler has solidified his position atop the FedEx Cup standings, leading with 1,447 points, with Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young trailing behind. Scheffler will now aim to continue his winning streak at the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.