Scottie Scheffler's Spectacular Putting Transformation Highlighted by Statistics
Scottie Scheffler Makes a Splash at the 2025 Open
Scottie Scheffler, the current World No.1 in golf, is making waves at the 2025 Open. The American golfer has taken the lead with a remarkable Strokes Gained: Putting of +7.868, a significant improvement from his 162nd rank in 2023.
Scheffler's impressive putting performance has not gone unnoticed. Matt Fitzpatrick, Scheffler's third round playing partner, was particularly impressed by his putting at the Open.
The improvement in Scheffler's putting game can be attributed to a few changes he made in his technique. In December 2024, Scheffler switched to the claw grip, a decision that seems to have paid off handsomely. This grip is used by Scheffler for lag putting, inside 20ft, while he maintains a conventional grip on the longer putts.
Rory McIlroy played a crucial role in Scheffler's putting transformation earlier in 2024. McIlroy helped Scheffler with his putting technique, leading him to switch to the TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter. This change seems to have improved Scheffler's performance significantly on the greens.
Scheffler's commitment to his line and hitting good putts have also contributed to his good form on the greens. His rank in Putts Per Round is 15th in the 2025 PGA Tour, and his One-Putt Percentage rank is 18th.
Despite a three-putt on the second hole, Scheffler did not let it bother him during the round. He demonstrated resilience, a quality that has become synonymous with his game. He made a key 10-footer for par on the third hole to keep his momentum going.
Scheffler's 2025 season took a little longer than expected to get underway due to a hand injury. However, he bounced back strongly, winning the Hero World Challenge after switching to the claw grip.
The 2025 season has been a successful one for Scheffler so far. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Masters, the Olympic Gold Medal, and his first FedEx Cup in 2024. His Putting Average in 2025 is 1.713, ranking 4th in the PGA Tour.
Scheffler's birdie-or-better conversion percentage is 8th in the 2025 PGA Tour, a testament to his consistency on the greens. His bogey-free 67 on Saturday at the 2025 Open further solidified his position at the top of the leaderboard.
As the 2025 Open continues, Scheffler will undoubtedly be a player to watch. His dedication to improving his game and his resilience in the face of adversity make him a formidable competitor.
