Scottie Scheffler has started the 2026 PGA Tour season by saying he isn’t “super goal-oriented,” explaining that he prefers to focus on preparation and consistency rather than chasing specific milestones. Scottie Scheffler, the World No.
Scottie Scheffler has started the 2026 PGA Tour season by saying he isn’t “super goal-oriented,” explaining that he prefers to focus on preparation and consistency rather than chasing specific milestones.
Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 and four-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, begins his new campaign at The American Express in La Quinta, California.
He comes into the year off the back of a remarkable 2025 season that saw him win six times, including two majors.
Scottie Scheffler says focus is on process, not pressure
Asked whether he felt extra pressure heading into the new campaign, Scottie Scheffler said his preparation has stayed the same.
He explained that he’s less interested in setting targets and more focused on staying present.
“I wouldn’t say that I’m super goal-oriented. I always do my best to try to stay in the present, and I’ve been preparing to get ready for this event to start the season.
“And I feel like my game’s in a good spot, and I’m definitely excited to get out there and start another season.”
Despite his success, Scheffler’s mindset hasn’t changed. He told reporters this week that he approaches each season with the same process-driven outlook, steering clear of numerical targets.
World No. 1 starts new season with quiet confidence
Scheffler makes his return to The American Express after missing last year’s event due to hand surgery. He previously finished third in 2020 and has multiple top-20 finishes at the tournament.
Scheffler enters 2026 with 19 PGA Tour wins and four major titles since 2022 — more than any other golfer in that timeframe.
His calm, process-driven approach has drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods, who is the only other player to record consecutive six-win seasons since 1983.
While some players set specific goals for wins or rankings, Scheffler’s routine-focused mindset has become a hallmark of his rise — showing that discipline and consistency can be just as effective as raw ambition in professional golf.
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