At the  2026 American Express , Scottie Scheffler's strong driving and short game stats compensated for a relatively average (for him) approach play performance. He was the overall field leader in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee gaining over 3 strokes per round and gaining nearly 2 shots per round on the field with his putter.   Scottie Scheffler Strokes Gained Stats (2026 AMEX Championship) Category  Strokes Gained Field Rank Off-the-Tee (Driving) +3.158 4th Approach the Green +

Playing golf at elevation differs noticeably from playing at sea level, primarily because of changes in air density. At higher elevations, the air is thinner, which reduces aerodynamic drag on the golf ball. As a result, shots can travel farther for the same swing speed. Depending on altitude and conditions, golfers may see distance increases of roughly 5–10% or more compared to sea level. This can be exciting, but it also requires recalibration—familiar yardages no longer ap