{"id":1039722,"date":"2026-09-02T22:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039722\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T22:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:58:17","slug":"gary-player-sends-message-to-scottie-scheffler-after-his-second-tour-championship-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1039722\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary Player sends message to Scottie Scheffler after his second Tour Championship win"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scottie Scheffler won the second Tour Championship of his career on Sunday, leaving Gary Player very impressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scheffler enjoyed a wonderful 2026 season on the PGA Tour, with three wins and 13 top-5 finishes to his name in 20 starts.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s incredible to think that some golf fans and analysts were genuinely questioning whether his best years were already behind him.<\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler<\/a> was utterly dominant in all of the key statistical categories on the PGA Tour<\/a> in 2026.<\/p>\n

\"ScottiePhoto by Jonathan Bachman\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

And his Tour Championship<\/a> win cemented his place at the pinnacle of the sport. <\/p>\n

Now Gary Player<\/a> has reacted to the world number one\u2019s victory at East Lake last week.<\/p>\n

Gary Player reacts to Scottie Scheffler\u2019s Tour Championship win<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Player recently suggested that Scheffler should play more globally<\/a> in order to help grow the game.<\/p>\n

In spite of the fact that the 30-year-old doesn\u2019t travel much outside of the United States, Player is still a huge fan of his.<\/p>\n

The South African took to his official X account<\/a> to congratulate Scheffler after his victory at the Tour Championship on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMany congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on winning the TOUR Championship and capturing his second FedExCup title,\u201c Player began.<\/p>\n

\"GaryPhoto by Kenny Smith\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a special season from a truly exceptional champion. No doubt the best golfer in the world today. <\/p>\n

\u201cScottie\u2019s discipline, determination and humility are a wonderful example for every young golfer. The game is in very good hands.\u201c<\/p>\n

Player\u2019s words must mean so much to Scheffler, especially given the fact that the South African praised the world number one\u2019s character, just as much as his golf.<\/p>\n

Jack Nicklaus sends message to Scottie Scheffler<\/p>\n

Player was not the only legend of the game to congratulate Scheffler after his East Lake triumph.<\/p>\n

Jack Nicklaus also took to his social media accounts in reaction to Scheffler\u2019s win<\/a> on Sunday in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I watched yesterday\u2019s\u00a0Tour Championship, and saw\u00a0Scottie Scheffler\u00a0come down the stretch, I said to myself, \u2018I fully expect him to win\u2019. And he did,\u201c Nicklaus wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cScottie, you played smart. You played well. You deserved to win. Best player in the world right now! <\/p>\n

\u201cI congratulate you on your victory and FedExCup Playoff win. Barbara and I wish you, Meredith and your family continued success!\u201c<\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler is clearly hugely admired by the greatest golfers to ever have graced the game.<\/p>\n

And by the time he\u2019s done playing, Scheffler himself will surely go down as one of the all-time greats.<\/p>\n

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