“It may look funny to you all, but it feels totally normal”- Scottie Scheffler’s detailed story on ‘the Scheffler Shuffle’

Scheffler aims to win seven times this season, a feat Arnold Palmer accomplished in 1962.

“It may look funny to you all, but it feels totally normal”- Scottie Scheffler’s detailed story on ‘the Scheffler Shuffle’

Scottie Scheffler (Image via Field level media)

Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is all set to compete at the 2024 Open. He will be looking for another win to conclude this year, having already accumulated six victories, including the 2024 Masters.

Scottie Scheffler’s unconventional golf swing, known as the “Scheffler Shuffle,” has gained popularity among golfers. Despite deviating from standard mechanics, Scheffler believes it feels natural to him. Randy Smith, his longtime instructor, did little to change his footwork, which was initially considered a potential weakness.

In terms of my footwork, I just felt too kind of locked in and unnatural if I don’t do what my feet normally do. Because it may look funny to you all, but it feels totally normal to me. I never thought twice about it. Basically, I didn’t really think much about it until I got out on TOUR, and it really became something that I got asked about. That was kind of my calling card when I was out on TOUR was my footwork, and it was something I never really thought about because it’s just always what I did.

Scottie Scheffler said per PGA Tour

Scheffler’s distinctive swing became a defining feature after joining the PGA Tour, setting him apart from his competitors. He mentioned feeling “locked in and unnatural” when he tries to keep his feet steady, as it contradicts his natural instincts and feel for the game.

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How 2024 has been for Scottie Scheffler so far?

Scottie Scheffler, the current World No. 1, has had an outstanding 2024 season. He started the year with a great showing at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, finishing fifth. In January, he finished 17th at the American Express and sixth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Scottie Scheffler at the Open
Scottie Scheffler at the Open (Image via the Open)

In February, he finished third at the WM Phoenix Open and tenth at the Genesis Invitational. In March, Scheffler won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and THE PLAYERS Championship, earning $4,000,000 and $4,500,000, respectively. His domination continued in April when he finished tied for fifth at the RBC Heritage and won The Masters.

Scheffler prepared for the 2024 British Open by playing extra practice rounds on Scottish courses. He aims to win seven times this season, a feat Arnold Palmer accomplished in 1962. Scheffler currently has a five-game winning streak this season.

He is the first player to win five tournaments in a single season since Justin Thomas in 2017. Scheffler is also a strong candidate for the Olympics, with plans to represent the United States in Paris in 2024.

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