Scottie Scheffler's remarkable 2024 season, which included eight wins and an Olympic gold medal, was significantly motivated by his performance at last year's Hero World Challenge.

This year, Scheffler successfully defended his title at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, further demonstrating his excellence in the sport.

In an effort to enhance his putting game, Scheffler adopted a claw grip during the tournament.

He employed both a conventional grip and a claw grip for putts within 10 feet during the opening round at Albany Golf Club.

Throughout the past season, Scheffler ranked first on the PGA Tour in several key performance metrics, including strokes gained: total, tee to green, and approach to green.

However, despite his overall success, he ranked 77th in strokes gained: putting, indicating that there is still room for improvement in that area.