Scottie Scheffler arrives at this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge fresh off a commanding victory at the PGA Championship—his third major in four seasons. Reporters naturally want to compare his run to the form of LIV Golf’s marquee names, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. Scheffler’s response on Wednesday was vintage Scottie: respectful, matter‑of‑fact, and utterly free of drama. (golfdigest.com)
Scottie Scheffler asked if he would've had less success had several key players like Bryson and Brooks not left for LIV Golf, "What's the point in me thinking about it, there's absolutely no point to that." pic.twitter.com/hVPyAZgerl
— Chris McKee (@mrmckee) May 21, 2025
The Question
“Do I think some results would change if Bryson and Rahm were still on Tour? Who knows? I only see them four times a year. That was their choice, not mine.” (golfdigest.com)
Scheffler flipped the question back to the media, highlighting the futility of dwelling on hypotheticals. He competes where he is, controls what he can control, and lets the scorecard speak for itself.
By the Numbers
| Metric | Scheffler vs. DeChambeau (since LIV) | Scheffler vs. Rahm (since LIV) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majors played head‑to‑head | 8 | 5 | |
| Majors won | 2 vs. 1 | 2 vs. 0 | |
| Top‑5 finishes | 4 each | 2 (Scheffler) vs. 0 | |
| Top‑8 finishes | — | 2 (Rahm) | (golfdigest.com) |
Why Scheffler Isn’t Worried
- Limited overlap. With LIV operating its own schedule, Scheffler meets those rivals only at the four majors. That’s a tiny sample size on which to hang sweeping conclusions.
- Current form > hypotheticals. He’s won two of the last five majors outright, including last week’s walk‑off at Quail Hollow.
- Focus on improvement. Scheffler is known for his “head‑down” approach—practice, play, repeat. Debates about alternate histories don’t advance that mission.
What About a Merger?
Scheffler was asked whether a PGA Tour–LIV merger would change things. His answer: “I’m still here on the PGA Tour. The guys who left should figure out how to bring everyone back together.” (golfdigest.com)
Translation: the ball is in LIV’s court. Until a deal happens, Scheffler’s calendar—and legacy—remain firmly PGA Tour‑centric.
Takeaway for Everyday Golfers
- Control the controllables. Whether it’s a Saturday skins game or a major championship, obsessing over who isn’t in the field wastes energy.
- Process beats speculation. Scheffler’s success stems from consistent preparation. Apply the same principle to your practice routine.
- Compete when it counts. You only get so many chances—club championship, member‑guest, or the four majors. Make those starts matter.
Looking Ahead
The next cross‑tour showdown comes at the U.S. Open at Oakmont (June 12‑15). Until then, LIV takes a two‑week break before its Virginia event on June 6 (golfdigest.com). Scheffler? He’ll be grinding at Colonial, chasing yet another win and letting the leaderboard handle the narrative.
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