The Scottie-Xander debate is overdue and must be held now.

For certain individuals, the debate is uncomplicated – achieving 2 majors within a year outweighs obtaining just 1 major. However, for some others, it entails more intricacy than this basic stance.

The topic of discussion for the remaining PGA Tour season will revolve around who can challenge Scottie Scheffler in the Player of the Year race, with Xander Schauffele being his sole contender. The debate would have been non-existent if anyone else had emerged victorious at Royal Troon on Sunday. Nevertheless, after dominating on the back nine to secure the claret jug, it is now a timely occasion to start discussing Schauffele’s credentials as an opponent.

The discussion we had on The Loop podcast this week touched upon both sides of the argument, and it’s worth noting that there is still a long way to go in the race. It will be interesting to see how things shake out during the FedEx Cup Playoffs and who ultimately comes away with the much-coveted award.

Apart from discussing our Scottie-Xander argument, we provided a comprehensive summary of an eventful week at the 152nd British Open. Kindly listen below and support The Loop by liking and subscribing to it on your preferred podcast platform.