It was reminiscent of Canterbury in the 1973 PGA Championship. Jack Nicklaus, who that week broke the record for most major titles, was coming off the 18th green after the second round when 4-year-old son Gary ran out to meet him. The Golden Bear carried off his cub.

Scheffler is +400 at BetMGM to win his third Masters title in April. He’s +400 to win a second consecutive PGA Championship in May. He’s +400 to complete the career grand slam and win the U.S. Open in June. And he’s +400 to go back-to-back at the Open in July.

Alayna Finau and Tony Finau attend the Happy Gilmore 2 world premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025, in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)

Scottie Scheffler maintains a substantial lead in the FedEx ... He missed the cut in Scotland and fell a spot to 29th. The other winner on the PGA Tour last week, William Mouw at the ISCO Championship, didn't crack the top 70, but he gave himself a chance.

Scottie Scheffler, currently a prominent golfer, has amassed considerable wealth both on and off the course. By mid-2025, his net worth is projected to be around $110 million, fueled by tournament wins,

Scheffler is beginning to lap the field with his dominance on the PGA Tour, even drawing comparisons to a legendary racehorse.

But, with 36 holes left, the Claret Jug is still very much up for grabs. Scheffler is paired up with Matt Fitzpatrick, who held a share of the lead after Thursday and then backed that up with a 5-under 66 on Friday. He's starting just a shot back from Scheffler. Brian Harman and Haotong Li are tied at 8-under to start the day, too.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend