Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland disagree on Scottie Scheffler vs Xander Schauffele debate

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland have found themselves on opposite sides of a lively debate as the PGA Tour season reaches its climax. McIlroy, a four-time major winner, believes that Scottie Scheffler has had the superior season, pointing to Scheffler’s six PGA Tour victories, including his win at The Masters, as well as an Olympic gold medal in Paris.

McIlroy was especially impressed by Scheffler’s consistency and his stunning performance at Le Golf National, where he surged to victory with a remarkable final round. For McIlroy, Scheffler’s relentless form makes his season nearly unmatched.

However, Viktor Hovland takes a different view. The reigning FedEx Cup champion leans toward Xander Schauffele, who ended his own major heartbreak with victories at both the PGA Championship and The Open. For Hovland, two major wins in a single season carry more weight than Scheffler’s achievements, no matter how impressive.

This disagreement highlights the subjective nature of greatness in golf, where both consistency and peak performances can define a season’s success. As the FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off, the debate between McIlroy and Hovland only adds more intrigue to the already thrilling competition.