“My family was all able to be here, and it was just really, really special memories, and I think at times it all comes crashing down to me at once,” Scottie Scheffler said, reflecting on his emotional win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Scheffler’s dominant victory tied the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record and marked his 14th career win, with his family, including his wife and sister, who caddied for him in high school, attending the event. Scheffler’s win was particularly special as it came in his adopted hometown area of Dallas, Texas, where he would watch the tournament as a child. While many golfers took inspiration from this win, one golfer left the game feeling humbled.

Talking with Dan Rapport, Si Woo Kim revealed that playing with Scottie Scheffler left him feeling like “rubbish.” Kim tied the record in the first two rounds and was clearly impressed by Scheffler’s skill, saying, “After like seven, like, I feel so poor… I feel like rubbish. I feel like I’m not on the PGA Tour, like, God versus like way bottom, like, all the irons, like, right at the pin I feel like pin’s gonna pull on his ball like this, fishing. He’s a magnet.” Kim expressed admiration for Scheffler’s precision, saying it was “insane” to watch him play.

Well, Scheffler is the world No. 1 for a reason, right? And well, if that dominance couldn’t have a golfer or two feeling humbled, what’s the point of it? He was hailed for showing a rare skill on the PGA Tour, prioritizing accuracy over distance with his driver, a strategy that “didn’t get talked about enough.” At Bay Hill, Scheffler took speed off his driver, hitting fairways and leading the field in strokes gained off the tee. This level of course management and adaptability is what sets him apart.

Kim also discussed his approach to golf, saying he prefers to show his emotions on the course because it makes him feel more comfortable and reduces stress. “I always, it’s more fun and comfy, you know? I don’t want to be, I used to be, take too much serious, so, get more stress, so I try not to go.” We know we’re all thinking of the same golfer after reading this. Bryson DeChambeau believes it’s his “duty” to interact with fans, stating, “I genuinely care about the game of golf and growing it globally and inspiring a bunch of people and kids…so it’s my duty, as not only a professional golfer, but a bit of an entertainer, to interact and be as authentic as I possibly can be.”

He described his season so far as “sh*t and good,” but appreciated the consistency in his play, saying, “Most time playing consistently, so that’s what I more feel comfortable, so hopefully I get a couple more chances, and I can do maybe better.” And while Kim looks for his gameplay, we would like to tell you that he is not the only golfer who is inspired and humbled by Scheffler’s on-field dominance.

Scottie Scheffler’s dominance inspires fellow golfers

Jordan Spieth called Scheffler “very inspiring” after his dominant win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Spieth, who has won three major championships, admitted he was “definitely better” than Scheffler not long ago, but now needs to up his game to challenge him. Spieth stated, “What he’s doing is very inspiring… I’m not like jealous of him winning this event over any other, I’m jealous of anyone that wins any week. I wanna be the person there (who wins), and that’s my drive.” Spieth’s own recent performances have been promising, including a round of 62 on Sunday, reigniting his hopes of winning the career Grand Slam.

Spieth also drew motivation from Rory McIlroy’s recent Masters win, noting the challenge of completing the career Grand Slam. With the PGA Championship approaching, Spieth hopes his ball striking will continue to improve, allowing him to “keep up with this guy (Scheffler).” Spieth’s preparation is looking positive, with him feeling like he’s “been progressing each week since the (wrist) surgery.” So, do you agree with what Spieth said about Scheffler? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!