Scottie Scheffler earns PGA Tour Player of the Year honors for 2026

Scottie Scheffler has been named the PGA Tour Player of the Year for 2026, following a season where he achieved a record five second-place finishes and tied for the most tournament wins. The PGA Tour season featured notable moments, including Cameron Young winning the Players Championship with a record-setting drive and Rory McIlroy defending his Masters title. Other highlights included wins by Aaron Rai at the PGA Championship and Ryan Fox capturing the Claret Jug at The Open. The upcoming U.S. Presidents Cup will see Scheffler compete alongside new talents like Jackson Koivun, who recently turned professional.

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