Scottie Scheffler’s Hold on World No. 1 Gets Even Stronger after St. Jude

Scottie Scheffler has further strengthened his hold on the World No. 1 ranking in golf following the St. Jude Championship, making his position at the top of the OWGR appear nearly unassailable as 2026 draws to a close. Rory McIlroy publicly stated on Wednesday that Scheffler deserves to be named PGA Tour Player of the Year. The development underscores Scheffler's dominant run of form throughout the season.