{
  "id": 4876448,
  "title": "Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be great. He can do without fame that comes with greatness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/scottie-scheffler-loves-what-it-takes-to-be-great-he-can-do-without",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:37:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/09/01/scottie-scheffler-loves-what-it-takes-to-be-great-he-can-do-without-fame-that-comes-with-greatness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scottie Scheffler's final act of the season was signing his winning scorecard. After a moment to collect himself, his wife and two sons entered the room, and he covered the fixed camera used by the PGA Tour in scoring areas. Content is king. Scheffler's final act was uncharacteristic of the lavish celebrations that often follow a victory. This quiet demeanor sheds light on Scheffler's incredible staying power in golf. Despite the fame that comes with greatness, Scheffler prefers the tedious work involved in being the best player. He keeps his head down and stays in his own lane during play. When he wins, he celebrates with the fans and his family. Scheffler's priority is crushing more rounds than engaging in the noise and notoriety that come with greatness. At the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head, Scheffler felt a calmer vibe due to the spacious ropes and spectators who cheered rather than screamed. He accepted the screaming fans at the ninth tee, knowing it was part of the deal. However, the extraordinary run of dominance raises questions about how long he can maintain this level of success as attention gets brighter. Winning is challenging, and the trappings of success can be exhausting. Scheffler's consistent performance, winning half of the 20 tournaments he played, culminated in a season-clinching victory. This makes him a shoo-in to be voted PGA Tour player of the year for a fifth consecutive time. Comparisons to Tiger Woods are inevitable, but Scheffler brushes them off. Woods held the record for most career earnings for nearly 26 years, while Scheffler plays for an average purse of $19.25 million, making a direct comparison unfair. Scheffler's milestone of 82 tour wins is still far off, but his 171-week streak at No. 1 in the world puts him in the same league as Woods. Practice is the key to Scheffler's success, and he enjoys the hard parts of the game, even if they are mundane.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Scheffler prefers tedious work over fame",
    "Quiet demeanor contrasts lavish celebrations",
    "Consistent performance secures 5th PGA Tour Player of the Year title"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler loves what it takes to be great. He can do without fame that comes with greatness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/scottie-scheffler-loves-what-it-takes-to-be-great-he-can-do-without-4881631",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}