Scottie Scheffler faces strong competition for Player of the Year honors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
As of July 6, Scottie Scheffler remains a frontrunner for the PGA Tour Player of the Year. However, contenders such as Chris Gotterup, Wyndham Clark, and Matt Fitzpatrick are establishing strong cases against him. Fitzpatrick has three wins this season and ranks second in shots gained approach to green. Gotterup’s solid play has included five or more wins in the past 25 months, positioning him among elite players like Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Meanwhile, Clark's recent surge includes a win at the U.S. Open and multiple top finishes. The PGA Tour season approaches its final stretch, intensifying the competition for postseason accolades.
- •Scheffler has one win and multiple top-5 finishes in 2026.
- •Fitzpatrick tied Gotterup with three season wins at the John Deere Classic.
- •Gotterup has won five times in 25 months and ranks No. 7 in the world.
- •Clark's victory at Shinnecock adds to his credentials for Player of the Year.
- •The PGA Tour season is nearing its conclusion, heightening competition.
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"Scottie Scheffler will have to earn his fifth straight Player of the Year award as the 2026 candidate pool is the strongest its been in years with strong cases for Chris Gotterup, Wyndham Clark, and Matt Fitzpatrick.
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