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Scottie Scheffler is driven to succeed. Can he drive off with the BMW Championship trophy again?

The Ultimate Driving Machine? It’s been Scheffler, the world No. 1, who won for the fifth time at that point last year.

Scottie Scheffler is driven to succeed. Can he drive off with the BMW Championship trophy again?

Justin Leonard has been front-row to watch Scottie Scheffler, the golfer who grew up in Dallas, win major tournaments. Scheffler's coach Randy Smith has seen his talent develop over time. What impressed Leonard most is Scheffler's relentless focus on winning, even when he wonders about the meaning of it all. "He just wants to step on your throat," Leonard noted.

However, Scheffler does not chase money or endorsements. His priorities are his family, dinner, and who he'll kick tomorrow. At the BMW Championship, Scheffler overcame a four-stroke deficit to win the playoff event and claimed his fifth victory of the year. MacIntyre initially led, but Scheffler's birdie on hole 7 and a series of clutch shots secured his win.

Scheffler has been dominant, winning five consecutive times and becoming the first player in 40 years to achieve this feat. His 20 career Tour titles make him the third player to reach this win total in his 20s, joining Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Despite a recent dry spell, Scheffler remains the benchmark for excellence in the game.

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