World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler's latest achievement comes with a bittersweet statistical twist. The current top-ranked golfer has achieved parity with a 12-year-old benchmark of consistency among elite players.
With the Cadillac Championship coming to an end, the standings followed a familiar trend for Scheffler, placing him near the top. Although he failed to claim the trophy, he managed to achieve another record that will go down in history.
Golf reporter, Justin Ray, posted on X stating that Scheffler is the "1st player to finish runner-up in 3 consecutive PGA Tour starts since 2014 (Sergio Garcia)".
He reached the milestone during the final round at the Blue Monster at Doral. He finished the game in second place with a cumulative score of 13-under par (275) after scoring 71, 67, 69, and 68.
Scheffler's runner-up streak mirrors that of Sergio Garcia, who established his own mark of consistency during the 2014 season. The Spaniard secured three consecutive silver finishes starting at the Travelers Championship, where he fell just short of Kevin Streelman.
Following up on his form, Garcia went on to finish second again at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, losing to Rory McIlroy. He ended the streak by being a runner-up again at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational tournament.
Scheffler's T2 at the Cadillac Championship marks the third of his runner-up streak as the world number one golfer, which began at the 2026 Masters Tournament. Scheffler shot 11-under par (277), finishing only one stroke away from claiming the crown against Rory McIlroy.
He continued the trend at the RBC Heritage with an impressive scorecard of 67 in the final round, but lost out on a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick after tying him at 18-under.
From Historic Near-Misses to the PGA Championship Defense
As the Tour progresses, the defending champion gets ready for the PGA Championship after his win in 2025. For him, it would be a perfect chance to end his streak of second-place finishes.
Though the consistent Texan appears at the top of leaderboards time and again, his record reflects just one win this year, and that was in January during the American Express.
Since then, it has been difficult for him to bring home the winner's trophy despite his historic consistency. He will no doubt be looking to end his runner-up streak by defending his PGA Championship title between May 14 and May 17, 2026, at Aronimink.
Will Scottie Scheffler be able to end his train of near misses with a win at the PGA Championship? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Scottie Scheffler vs the Field: Only Players Who’ve Beaten Him Since July 2025Scottie Scheffler looked like he would easily win the 2025 Open Championship when he finished 17 under par at Royal Portrush. He won by 4 shots and reminded everyone that golf isn't everything in life. Even though he is humble, he still dominates every leaderboard with a mental game that can't be broken. Since that day in July, his run has been almost perfect. Only a small number of players were able to beat the final boss. Find out who won in Scottie Scheffler vs. the Field Only Players Who've Beaten Him Since July 2025. Petter Arvidson/Bildbyran/ImagoHolding the 8th world rank required J.J. Spaun to maximize every part of his game recently. He has banked $26,004,440 across 247 starts by avoiding costly mistakes on the weekend. Even with a 163rd rank in putting, he managed to stay ahead of the pack. William Howard/Icon Sportswire/ImagoVeteran Justin Rose grabbed a 2026 win because his 19th-ranked putting outlasted much younger stars. He currently sits 6th in the FedExCup race while boasting a career total of $75,542,392 in prize money. Elite short game play keeps him relevant at age 45. Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire/ImagoRanking 25th in total strokes gained this season allowed Patrick Cantlay to maintain a high level of play. He holds 8 career tour wins and has banked $58,257,748 so far. Making the cut in 2 of 3 starts in 2026, including a T14 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, shows he is always in the hunt. Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire/ImagoPrecision from the fairway helped Russell Henley climb to the 6th world rank after making every cut this season. He sits 25th in the FedExCup standings while managing a 46th rank in putting. Such accuracy helped him accumulate $47,298,299 in career earnings. Reinhold Matay/Imagn Images/ImagoRanking 2nd in total strokes gained pushed Tommy Fleetwood to the 3rd spot in the world. He rarely misses a weekend and has pocketed $44,308,169 throughout his career. Reliable ball striking explains why he is a constant threat to the world number one. Fran Caffrey/Golffile/ImagoHideki Matsuyama uses 8th-ranked iron play to secure the 4th spot in the FedExCup race. He has 11 career wins and over $63,989,787 in total prize money. Making every single cut in 2026 proves he is one of the most consistent golfers. Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire/Imago2 massive wins already this season helped Chris Gotterup lead the FedExCup standings. He uses 5th ranked driving distance to crush courses and set up easy scores. Holding a 6th rank in total strokes gained shows he is playing at an elite level. Karl Anderson/Icon Sportswire/ImagoBlasting drives to rank 6th in distance helped Min Woo Lee jump into the top 10 FedExCup spots. The Australian star has earned $10,945,496 and maintains a 22nd rank in total strokes gained. He keeps finding ways to finish ahead of the boss. Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire/ImagoRanking 5th in total strokes gained helped Sepp Straka reach 9th in the season standings. He has over $30,356,651 in career earnings and rarely wavers under pressure. Solid ball striking remains his best weapon for beating the very best in the world. Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto/ImagoCollin Morikawa holds the 3rd spot in the FedExCup race after his big win in 2026 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he ended an 847-day drought to capture the $3.6 million prize. He sits 5th in the world and has 7 career trophies to his name. His $46,397,326 bankroll reflects the elite iron play he brings to every tournament. via Imago/Aflo Sport
