Scottie Scheffler is quietly dominating the PGA Tour again. His second-round 64 at the American Express didn't just put him atop the leaderboard. It extended a remarkable record that separates him from the best in the game.

In the last five PGA Tour seasons, Scheffler has scored 64 or lower in 33 rounds, including the second round of the 2026 AmEx. And he’s still on top of the list. Following him in second spot is Justin Thomas with 22 rounds of 64 or less. Meanwhile, Ben Griffin and Xander Schauffele share the third position with 21 rounds with scores of 64 or lower. 

Scottie Scheffler made no bogeys in his last round. He controlled his ball flight and stayed aggressive on scoring holes. While that positioned him firmly on top of the leaderboard alongside the 18-year-old Blades Brown, Scheffler also established himself as the best golfer. 

Additionally, by the end of the 2025 season (August), the 29-year-old tied the modern-era record for consecutive rounds in the 60s with Patrick Cantlay. He also posted a streak of 14 top-eight finishes. It was the longest streak since Ben Hogan held the record in the 1950s. 

However, when it came to the Nicklaus Tournament Course in PGA West, Scheffler sounded a bit intimidated. And it was for good reason. 

Scottie Scheffler Highlights the Quirks of the Nicklaus Tournament Course

After tying it up in the first position at AmEx, Scheffler said, "That golf course is a lot tougher than these other two, ball-striking-wise.” 

The challenge at the Nicklaus Tournament Course is the large concentration of water bodies. It’s surrounded by desert mountains, giving it a picturesque look. But that also increases the slopes (143). 

“I think it's a great course in terms of, when you're hitting it well, and you're putting the ball in position, you can shoot a really low number. And if not, you're gonna get punished pretty severely for it." 

Scheffler's blend of control and aggression kept him in a familiar position: leading the pack. His consistency gives him an edge as the course conditions become more challenging.
But can he maintain this balance in the upcoming rounds?

Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar