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Golf – The 152nd Open Championship – Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain – July 20, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. reacts after holing his putt on the 4th green during the third round REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska

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Golf – The 152nd Open Championship – Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain – July 20, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. reacts after holing his putt on the 4th green during the third round REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska
Does dominance keep people’s attention? In professional golf, Scottie Scheffler’s ascent has been nothing less than extraordinary. From winning second Masters to securing a gold at the Olympics, all because of his relentless consistency. Nevertheless, a question still stands despite his dominance: Does success lead to universal acclaim? Kyle Porter, a golf expert, has commented on this by raising the question of whether Scheffler’s brilliance is sufficient to enthrall viewers.
Kyle Porter disregards Scottie Scheffler’s impeccable run
In a recent episode of Gary Williams’s 5 Clubs podcast, an intriguing question popped up. “Scheffler is great, and can his greatness be without his willingness?… If he remains exactly who he is, can his greatness captivate more people than it currently has?” The question is thought-provoking. Scotie Scheffler is doing everything correctly. He is unquestionably one of the top golfers in the world at the moment. However, is that sufficient to make him a must-watch TV?
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Kyle Porter’s answer was perceptive and insightful. He said, “I don’t know; it’s a really interesting question. I’m a little bit younger, so I didn’t experience a lot of non-Tiger and Phil winning at a high level or winning a lot like Scheffler’s doing. Maybe it’s like Vijay Singh, where it was like, man, he wins a lot, but it’s not always super interesting.” Porter did admit, though, that although Scheffler’s accomplishments are unquestionably remarkable, they might not have the flair that attracts a lot of attention.
“There are some interesting aspects, but it’s not always like, ‘Oh, Tiger’s in contention,’ or ‘Phil’s in contention,’ or even a Rory or a Spieth or somebody like that,” he added. We all remember how the crowd flocks behind Woods or Mickelson when they play. Porter’s main contention was that Scheffler’s supporters might eventually become more loyal if he continued to win. “I guess the answer is just to continue to win at this level and hope people buy in,” he reflected. If Scheffler keeps winning, he underlined, “then people like you and I are going to be screaming from the mountaintops, and maybe that brings more people on board.”

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC – SEPTEMBER 24: Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. Team walks from the ninth green prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 24, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Porter also discussed Scheffler’s demeanor, pointing out that he has depth even though he isn’t a “larger-than-life” character. “I think he’s really fascinating when he speaks authoritatively on different topics, which he’s done more, so I think over the last two or three years,” commented Porter.
Nonetheless, he noted in his opinion that Scheffler’s growing media presence and ongoing achievements could be the secret to raising his reputation. Although Scheffler’s appeal is still up for dispute, his most recent performance at Pebble Beach showed that even supremacy has downsides.
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Scottie Scheffler fought rust at Pebble Beach
Scottie Scheffler returned to the competitive scene after fighting an injury. At Pebble Beach, he clearly encountered difficulties. Although he was hopeful that the injury would not impact his performance, Scheffler finished outside of the top 20 due to uncharacteristic irregularities in his performance. Rory McIlroy, on the other hand, put on an incredible display of accuracy and assurance.
McIlroy’s rounds, which ended in a decisive victory, were a masterclass in smart play. Not only does his victory at Pebble Beach add another championship to his already impressive resume, but it also signals his intentions for the upcoming season, where he aims to complete his career Grand Slam.
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