World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler added another unexpected trophy to his collection, this time without even swinging a club.
Though the Texan native’s season started slowly due to the infamous ravioli Christmas accident, he had the most stunning comeback, winning six PGA Tour events and two majors this year.
But the list doesn’t end there.
This week, Scheffler’s Texas Lone Stars Angling Club clinched the season finale of the Sport Fishing Championship at the Zane Grey Championship Playoffs in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
With just 90 minutes to spare, the Lone Stars reeled in a blue marlin, the league’s highest-scoring catch, securing a trophy for Scheffler’s team.
“Scottie Scheffler, congratulations — you’ve got another title in 2025,” the SFC lead commentator Robbie Floyd exclaimed during the broadcast.
Co-commentator Peter Miller couldn’t stop himself and added a playful jab: “I wonder if Scottie’s ever kissed the crystal? I know he’s kissed a lot of cups, but maybe not the crystal!”
That crystal refers to the league’s marlin‑shaped trophy, now bound for a new home in Scheffler’s already impressive collection.
Scheffler later congratulated the team himself: “Congratulations to @lonestarsac—thanks for having me out,” the three-time major winner posted on Instagram.
“I could not be more proud of the club for winning the season championship in our inaugural year of competition. It is a testament to their talent and determination to overcome the pressure of the moment and for their resilience to overcome a tough start to the season to even be in the hunt. There’s no ‘quit’ in this team.”
The SFC is an upstart saltwater fishing league that has attracted notable names from across the sporting world. Also in the mix are NFL legends Randy Moss and Raheem Mostert as well as LIV Golf stars Talor Gooch and Harold Varner, who co-own the Mississippi Blues Angling Club.
The new win comes just after Scheffler announced the launch of a new junior golf initiative along with his wife, Meredith.
The Randy Smith Tour, named after Scheffler’s longtime coach and mentor Randy Smith, is set to take place in late spring next year. The tournament provides a free, inclusive circuit for golfers aged between 6 and 12 to emphasize fun, sportsmanship, and mentorship over competition across Texas.
As of now, the world No. 1, like many of his peers, has taken a backseat to embrace some well-earned downtime. He ranks as the third-highest-earning golfer ever, with career earnings around $99 million, trailing only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
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