What Gary Player believes Scottie Scheffler needs to do more if he’s to be considered an all-time great
Gary Player is a huge admirer of Scottie Scheffler, both on and off the golf course. Player is one of the most successful golfers ever to have played the game, with nine major championships to his name.
South African golf legend Gary Player admires Scottie Scheffler's accomplishments, including his nine major championships. However, Player believes the 90-year-old should play more internationally. Player expressed his desire to see Scheffler, who is currently just two wins away from matching Player's career PGA Tour victories, travel and promote golf across different countries.
With Scheffler's success in America, Player thinks it would be advantageous for the game of golf if he expanded his schedule to include more international tournaments. Player cited notable golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Trevino, Tom Watson, and himself, who played more abroad during their careers. Scheffler, while expressing interest in playing internationally, currently prioritizes spending time with his young family during the fall season, a time that holds great significance for his family.
Nonwithstanding, the world number one golfer acknowledged the appeal of playing in various locations, including Australia and New Zealand, where his wife has expressed a desire to visit.
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