Awards
Rory McIlroy:
- PGA TOUR leading money winner (2012, 2013-14)
- PGA TOUR Player of the Year (2012, 2013-14)
- PGA Player of the Year (2012, 2013-14, 2018-19)
- Vardon Trophy (2012, 2014, 2019, 2022)
- Byron Nelson Award (2012, 2014, 2015, 2022)
- Race to Dubai winner/DP World Tour Rankings winner (2012, 2014, 2015, 2022)
- European Tour Golfer of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
- European Tour Players’ Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
- Mark H. McCormack Award (2012, 2014, 2015)
- FedExCup Champion (2016, 2019, 2022)
Scottie Scheffler:
- Korn Ferry Tour Finals winner (2019)
- Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year (2019)
- Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year (2019-20)
- PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year (2019-20)
- PGA TOUR leading money winner (2021-22)
- PGA TOUR Player of the Year (2021-22)
Likes
McIlroy is generally a fan of sport, following teams including Manchester United and Ulster Rugby. He has also previously attended the boxing fights of fellow Northern Irishman, Carl Frampton.
Scheffler is also an enthusiast for other sports, including basketball and is known for being an avid table tennis player. His favorite show on Netflix is The Office, loves a trip to Chipotle and likes to snack on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Social Media
Rory McIlroy:
Facebook: 1.3 million followers
Twitter: 3.2 million followers
Instagram: 2.4 million followers
Scottie Scheffler:
Instagram: 320,000 followers
Conclusion
From the comparisons above, it’s clear both McIlroy and Scheffler are on fire. Both hope this success continues into 2023 and beyond.