What Scottie Scheffler does in practice is 'simply crazy' – that's according to none other than Si Woo Kim, and it has also fueled his own rise this season. The Korean Tour pro witnessed firsthand at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas how World No. 1 Scheffler, even as the best, never stops refining his game. This observation has left a lasting impression on Kim.
Kim, who previously described himself as 'lazy,' has gained a new perspective thanks to Scheffler's relentless dedication. Scheffler trains and toils as if he has to prove every single day that he belongs at the top of the world rankings – an attitude that astonishes even other top golfers. It's this 'Scheffler Effect' that demonstrates: talent alone isn't enough; relentless discipline is required.
The Scheffler Effect on the Green
Si Woo Kim has directly carried this drive into his own 2026 season. He started the Tour Championship and finished a very strong No. 5 in the FedExCup Standings. He missed only a single cut this year – so things are going well. This is no coincidence, but the result of a work ethic that he learned, not least, from Scheffler. Kim has learned that there's more than one way to play the ball.
Presidents Cup: Friends Become Rivals
Now Kim and Scheffler face each other at the Presidents Cup, this time as direct opponents. Kim is an absolute key player for the Internationals, while Scheffler leads the US team. It's an irony of fate that Scheffler's ambition has made a rival so strong, a rival who will now demand everything from him in the most important team competition. This will be a showdown where not only the ball but also mentality counts.
