There was a point this season -- not too long ago, in fact -- where many believed Rory McIlroy had usurped Scottie Scheffler as the game's best despite what the Official World Golf Rankings and many metrics may have stated.

After Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his Memorial title, tournament host Jack Nicklaus showered him with praise and made a bold claim.

The No. 1 player in the world won Jack Nicklaus' iconic tournament for the second straight year after finishing with a four-shot lead over second place - Ben Griffin. "Only one bogey around this place is pretty good," Scheffler said after his round.

Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer on the planet at the moment. That much is undeniable, and it's the reason he has a No. 1 next to his name on the

Scottie Scheffler’s Earnings in the Past 30 Days Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Scottie Scheffler secured his 16th PGA Tour victory at Jack’s Place on Sunday. This past month has been incredibly successful for him. He won three of the four tournaments he entered, giving him a massive financial boost.