Brandel Chamblee advocates for Scottie Scheffler as Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Brandel Chamblee has made a strong case for Scottie Scheffler to be named PGA Tour Player of the Year for 2026. Despite winning only once this season and lacking a major title, Scheffler leads in several statistical categories, including scoring average and total strokes gained. He has recorded 11 top-five finishes and is the first player to achieve five runner-up finishes since record-keeping began in 1983. While Chamblee acknowledges that no player has won Player of the Year with only one victory, he argues that Scheffler's overall dominance could sway voters as the FedExCup playoffs approach. Three tournaments remain in this PGA Tour season, presenting an opportunity for Scheffler to strengthen his case further.
- •Scottie Scheffler has won once in 2026 but leads in multiple stats.
- •He has 11 top-five finishes, including five runner-up placements.
- •Brandel Chamblee supports Scheffler's Player of the Year candidacy.
- •No player has won Player of the Year with only one victory since 1990.
- •Three tournaments left in the season may influence the voting outcome.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brandel Chamblee makes case for Scottie Scheffler to be named as the PGA Tour Player of the Year
"Scottie Scheffler has experienced a really strange season on the PGA Tour in 2026. Scheffler has only won once so far this season, and has failed to lift a major trophy.
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