Scottie Scheffler reels in another win — this time without his golf clubs

Scottie Scheffler just can’t stop winning — even when he’s nowhere near a golf course.

Scheffler, 29, has added yet another trophy to his staggering 2025 haul this week as his Texas Lone Stars team landed the Zane Grey Championship Playoffs in Cabo San Lucas, the season-ending event of the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC).

It’s an unlikely twist in what has already been a dream year for the runaway World No.1, who has completely dominated the PGA Tour with six victories, including two major titles at the PGA Championship and The Open.

Scheffler now sits one leg shy of the career Grand Slam, a feat only six players in history have achieved, one of which includes Rory McIlroy who entered the club at The Masters in April. The American's first chance will come at the US Open in July 2026, which conveniently falls on his 30th birthday.

But while most players in Scheffler's shoes would have their feet up enjoying their off-season, the four-time major champion has this week found success on a completely different stage — the ocean.

Scheffler's Lone Stars team reeled in victory at the SFC’s grand finale in Mexico after landing a blue marlin, the most valuable fish in the league’s points system, with just 90 minutes left on the clock. The catch proved decisive, sealing the title for the Texas-based squad.

The win marked a proud moment for Scheffler, who became the sole owner of the Lone Stars just over a year ago, quietly joining the booming world of celebrity sports investors. 

The SFC, an upstart saltwater fishing league, has attracted big names from across the sporting world — from NFL greats Randy Moss and Raheem Mostert to LIV Golf stars Talor Gooch and Harold Varner, who co-own the Mississippi Blues Angling Club.

SFC lead commentator Robbie Floyd couldn’t resist the golf connection as the final results came in.

"Scottie Scheffler, congratulations — you’ve got another title in 2025," Floyd said during the broadcast.

Co-commentator Peter Miller followed up with a tongue-in-cheek jab: "I wonder if Scottie’s ever kissed the crystal? I know he’s kissed a lot of cups, but maybe not the crystal!"

That crystal refers to the league’s distinctive marlin-shaped trophy — one now destined to join Scheffler’s rapidly growing collection of silverware.

Scheffler himself kept things humble when he congratulated his team on Instagram: "Congratulations to @lonestarsac – thanks for having me out."

He followed it up with a statement praising the team’s effort and resilience: "I could not be more proud of the club for winning the season championship in our inaugural year. It’s a testament to their talent and determination to overcome a tough start. There’s no ‘quit’ in this team."

On social media, veteran CBS golf reporter Amanda Balionis amused her followers by reposting the victory with: "I have no idea what half of these words mean but I do know Scottie won something again."

The SFC, which will expand from 14 to 16 teams next season, has quickly become one of the most talked-about new leagues in North America. It mixes traditional sport fishing with a team format, scoring system and TV-friendly presentation that has turned casual spectators into fans.

Scheffler is also part of a wider trend among athletes diversifying into sports ownership. Beyond fishing, he also owns a stake in the Texas Ranchers, one of the leading franchises in Major League Pickleball. His PGA Tour peers Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth famously invested in Leeds United Football Club not so long ago, while Gooch has gone a step further by backing a professional bull-riding franchise in Oklahoma.

It’s all part of Scheffler’s growing off-course portfolio — but make no mistake, golf remains his main focus.

Scheffler will next tee it up one final time this year at Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge in early December, where he’ll look to make more history by becoming the first player ever to win the tournament three years in a row.

Given the way his 2025 has gone, you wouldn’t bet against him, especially given he will start a red-hot favourite at Albany in The Bahamas. 

To top it off, Scheffler and his wife Meredith earlier this week announced the launch of the Randy Smith Junior Tour, a free and inclusive golf circuit across Texas in partnership with the Northern Texas PGA, named in honour of Scheffler’s long-time coach. 

The initiative aims to give children aged six to 12 access to the game without any financial barriers — a move that’s been widely praised across the golf world.

From fairways to fishing lines, Scheffler’s 2025 has been a year like no other. 

Six wins, two majors, a new junior tour, and now a championship at sea.

No matter the arena — golf course or deep water — Scottie Scheffler just doesn’t know how to lose.