The modern-day player Jack Nicklaus said he loves watching play more than anyone else

*“*I don’t think I played nearly as well as he played. He’s playing better than I played and more consistent.

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“He’s just been playing fantastic, and I love watching him the most.“

It takes some doing for Jack Nicklaus to be that impressed.

The Golden Bear obviously sees much of himself in Scheffler and that is probably the biggest compliment the man from Dallas, Texas, will ever receive.

The sky is the limit for Scottie Scheffler according to Jack Nicklaus

After Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament back in June, Nicklaus was asked how far he believes the 29-year-old can go in the game.

“He has the ability to bring his level to whatever level it needs to be,“ the Golden Bear responded.

*“*That’s what good players do. And he’s not a good player, he’s a great player.

“Look at the record that he has had the last few years, it’s unbelievable.“

Scheffler’s next challenge will be to continue winning majors and PGA Tour events at a regular clip for the next decade or so.

If he continues along his current trajectory, he will have won 10 majors and 50 PGA Tour tournaments by the time he’s 35.

While that may be an unsustainable level of form, if anyone can do it, Scottie Scheffler can.