3. Rory McIlroy<\/strong><\/h3>\nEver since winning the US Open as a 22-year-old, McIlroy has had golf\u2019s brightest spotlight pointed toward him. That spotlight became blinding in the wake of golf\u2019s civil war, and he openly admitted that it affected his golf. The pressure of batting for the PGA Tour combined with the pressure of very famously not having won a major in almost a decade must be an incredible weight. If anyone can overcome it, it\u2019s Rory.<\/p>\n
The Northern Irish star was top of the world rankings as recently as last year, but is still working his way back to the top of his game. Wins at the CJ CUP in South Carolina and the Genesis Scottish Open last season proved that McIlroy is still an immense talent with incredible control of the golf ball. His solo second finish at the US Open also reiterated that he has all the talent and determination to be back winning majors very soon.<\/p>\n
2. Jon Rahm<\/h3>\n
The Spaniard is one of the day\u2019s truly elite golfers. He won eleven times on the PGA Tour \u2013 finishing in the top 10 of almost half of his 151 events before his nine-figure switch to LIV late last year. He hits fairways with power, greens with precision and putts with deadly dependability \u2013 all as long as his emotions don\u2019t get the better of him.<\/p>\n
Rahm\u2019s move to the less-visible Saudi-backed league has done little to diminish his star power, and even less to affect his ability. He is the most recent recipient of the green jacket, having won last year\u2019s Masters by four shots. That topped a truly landmark 2023 season, winning four tournaments plus the Ryder Cup. We readily await his next standout major performance.<\/p>\n
1. Scottie Scheffler<\/strong><\/h3>\nAge works a little differently in golf to most other sports, which makes the success Scottie Scheffler has had even more impressive. The 27-year-old has shone over the past two seasons \u2013 winning back-to-back PGA Tour Player of the Year awards \u2013 and is following it up with an already outstanding 2024. His imperious five-shot victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational was the first win of what promises to be another historic season.<\/p>\n
Scheffler is playing at remarkably high level. Nobody gets to the green with more conviction and class than Scottie. Over recent years, he\u2019s had some trouble with his putter, but recent showings hint those may be behind him. We feel sorry for everyone else on tour, if so.<\/p>\n
Who is the best golfer in the world?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe depth of ability in the modern golf scene is outstanding, with experienced heads battling exceptional youngsters and talented outsiders at every event. Yet, one golfer has managed to stand out from the chasing pack.<\/p>\n
Talent is one thing, but without consistency it doesn\u2019t mean too much. Thankfully for Scottie Scheffler, he has both in bucketloads. We may be watching the early stages of a golfing great.<\/p>\n