It’s become increasingly clear in the golf world that the best player on the planet right now—without much debate—is 29-year-old Scottie Scheffler. For the first time in his career, Scheffler powered his way to an Open Championship victory on Sunday.

Spieth and Scheffler, now both multiple-time major champions, have known each other since their days as junior golfers in North Texas.

Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth now have two big things in common -- being former Texas Longhorns and three-fourths the way to golf's career grand slam.