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Why has Scheffler been world No 1 so long and who could replace him?

Scottie Scheffler continues to be the dominant world No 1 in men's golf, but how long will he stay top of the rankings and will he put more of Tiger Woods' records under threat?

By Ali Stafford · Sky Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Sky Sports analyzed whether Scottie Scheffler can surpass Tiger Woods' record of 281 consecutive weeks as world No. 1.
Scheffler has spent 178 consecutive weeks at world No. 1 in a reign running unbroken since May 2023.
To break Woods' record streak, Scheffler would need to stay at the top until mid-October 2028.

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Scottie Scheffler entered his 178th consecutive week as world No. 1 in October 2026, holding an unbroken reign since May 2023. Sky Sports examined whether the American can challenge Tiger Woods' historic record of 281 consecutive weeks at the summit of the Official World Golf Ranking, alongside assessing which rivals might eventually replace him at the top.

While Rory McIlroy remains his nearest challenger at world No. 2, analysts including Nick Dougherty and Dame Laura Davies debated whether rising contenders or eventual fatigue could halt Scheffler's run before he can reach Woods' milestone in late 2028.

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Why has Scheffler been world No 1 so long and who could replace him?

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