Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have been warned that Xander Schauffele could become a growing threat in the coming years as the duo continue to battle for major titles

Scottie Scheffler has been the standout player in professional golf in 2024, winning nine times including two major titles, and has now been compared to Tiger Woods

Perhaps the two abiding images from the last 12 months – certainly from an Irish perspective – involved Rory McIlroy, one a picture of delight and the other of enduring pain