Scottie Scheffler is the dominant force in men’s golf right now, and his rise has been one of the most remarkable stories in modern sports. Here are 10 essential things you need to know about the world No. 1.
Scottie Scheffler
1. He is a multiple major champion
Scottie Scheffler has already built a major-championship résumé that puts him in elite company. He owns multiple Masters Tournament titles, winning his first green jacket in 2022 and adding a second Masters victory in 2024. In 2025 he captured the PGA Championship, giving him at least three majors before turning 30 and placing him alongside some of the game’s greatest early-career performers. At The Open, he has also contended on links golf’s biggest stage and is now recognized as a complete player across all major setups.
2. He has already dominated a full PGA Tour season
Scheffler’s 2024 campaign is widely viewed as one of the best single seasons of the modern era. That year he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for a second time, then became the first back‑to‑back winner in the history of The Players Championship, a tournament often called the sport’s “fifth major.” He followed that with a second Masters title and a win at the RBC Heritage, giving him four victories in five starts during an astonishing spring run. Later that stretch of dominance helped propel him to the FedEx Cup title and the season‑ending Tour Championship, cementing his status as the game’s standard‑bearer.
3. He’s a former world No. 1 with a historic reign
Scheffler is not just a one‑year wonder; he has sat atop the Official World Golf Ranking for a sustained period. After his breakout wins in 2022, he ascended to world No. 1 and has repeatedly reclaimed and extended that position. By 2025 he became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2007 to reach 100 consecutive weeks as world No. 1, a milestone that underscores how completely he has separated himself from his peers. As of early 2026, official profiles still list him at No. 1 in the world rankings, with a sizable cushion in advanced statistical metrics and points systems.
4. His college roots are at the University of Texas
Before he was the dominant pro on television, Scheffler was a standout at the University of Texas, one of the premier college golf programs in the United States. At Texas he collected wins and top finishes in major collegiate events, including a Big 12 Championship title and strong showings in NCAA regional and national championships. His performances for the Longhorns confirmed what junior and amateur observers already suspected—that he had the temperament and ball‑striking to thrive against the very best.
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5. He tore through the Korn Ferry Tour on his way up
Scheffler did not skip steps on his way to the PGA Tour. After turning professional in late 2018, he spent a full season on the Korn Ferry Tour, the main developmental circuit for PGA Tour hopefuls. There he won multiple titles, finished at the top of the points list and comfortably secured his PGA Tour card for the 2020 season. His dominance at that level hinted that his ceiling was far higher than simply keeping a card; it foreshadowed a quick leap into the game’s top tier.
6. His breakout PGA Tour season came in 2022
Although Scheffler’s rookie year on the PGA Tour in 2020 brought plenty of promise—including a final‑round 59 at The Northern Trust—2022 was the year he became a superstar. That season he picked up his first PGA Tour win at the WM Phoenix Open in February, defeating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. He followed with victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the WGC‑Dell Technologies Match Play before winning the Masters for his first major championship. The run earned him Player of the Year honors and vaulted him to No. 1 in the world, transforming him from promising talent to the face of men’s golf.
7. He is a prolific winner with huge career earnings
By mid‑2025 Scheffler had compiled 15 PGA Tour wins and 20 professional victories overall, including titles on the Korn Ferry Tour and at the limited‑field Hero World Challenge. Those tallies include his three majors and one World Golf Championship, plus multiple wins in signature events like The Players and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Official PGA Tour records show that he has surpassed $100 million in career earnings, making him one of the highest‑earning players in tour history at a relatively young age. His victory at the 2024 Tour Championship alone delivered a $25 million FedEx Cup bonus, highlighting the financial scale of his dominance in the current era.
8. He is an Olympic gold medalist
Scheffler’s résumé is not limited to the PGA Tour and majors—he has also succeeded on one of the biggest global stages in sports. At the 2024 Paris Olympics he captured the gold medal in men’s golf, representing the United States. The victory added a unique line to his legacy, placing him among the rare modern golfers who can claim both major titles and Olympic hardware. That performance reinforced his reputation as a player who thrives under pressure and delivers when national pride is on the line.
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9. He has been a key figure in U.S. team golf
Scheffler has become a fixture on American Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams. He made his Ryder Cup debut in 2021, contributing to a record‑setting U.S. victory and impressing observers with his poise in the intense match‑play environment. Since then, he has been viewed as a cornerstone of U.S. team lineups, often slotted into crucial singles and pairing positions thanks to his reliable tee‑to‑green game. His success at the WGC‑Dell Technologies Match Play further underscores his comfort in one‑on‑one showdowns, a critical asset in team competitions.
10. His game is built on elite ball‑striking and improved putting
Statistical profiles consistently show Scheffler near the top of the PGA Tour in strokes gained tee‑to‑green, reflecting his exceptional driving, iron play and short‑game control. For much of his early career, analysts viewed putting as the one relative weakness in an otherwise complete package. That narrative shifted in 2024, when he changed to a mallet putter—reportedly after a suggestion from fellow star Rory McIlroy—and transformed his performance on the greens, draining virtually everything inside 15 feet during his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. With his putting upgraded to match his ball‑striking, Scheffler’s margin over the field widened dramatically, fueling the historic win streaks that defined his mid‑2020s peak.
Scottie Scheffler’s story is still being written, but the outline is already clear: a college standout who dominated the developmental tour, exploded into multiple‑major stardom, anchored U.S. teams and put together a world‑No.‑1 reign that draws direct comparisons to the game’s all‑time greats.
Doximity, Inc. (DOCS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call February 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Company Participants
Perry Gold – Head of Investor Relations Jeffrey Tangney – Co-Founder, CEO & Chairperson Timothy Cabral
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Brian Peterson – Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Michael Cherny – Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division Allen Lutz – BofA Securities, Research Division Glen Santangelo – Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Elizabeth Anderson – Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Craig Hettenbach – Morgan Stanley, Research Division Ryan MacDonald – Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division David Roman – Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Scott Schoenhaus – KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Jeffrey Garro – Stephens Inc., Research Division Stanislav Berenshteyn – Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Ryan Halsted – RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Richard Close – Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division
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Thank you for standing by. My name is Joe, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Doximity Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Perry Gold VP of Investor Relations. Go ahead.
Perry Gold Head of Investor Relations
Thank you, operator. Hello, and welcome to Doximity’s Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Call. With me on the call today are Jeff Tangney, Co-Founder and CEO of Doximity; and Audit Committee Chair and Board member, Tim Cabral, who is stepping in to help out with our CFO, Anna Bryson, currently on medical leave.
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A complete disclosure of our results can be found in our press release issued earlier today as well as in our related Form 8-K, along with a copy of our prepared remarks all available on our website at investors.doximity.com.
As a reminder, today’s call is being recorded, and a replay will be available on our website. As part
Instagram remains the undisputed king of social media for soccer stars. With over 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, the platform has become the primary stage where athletes showcase their lives, brands, endorsements, and football highlights. In 2026, the gap between the top influencers and the rest of the pack has widened dramatically, driven by global stardom, off-field charisma, and massive commercial deals.
Here are the 10 soccer players with the most Instagram followers as of February 2026, complete with exact follower counts (real-time verified), key growth stats, content style analysis, and why each player dominates the platform.
Cristiano Ronaldo
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 715.8 million followers
@cristiano The undisputed No. 1. Ronaldo crossed 700 million followers in late 2025 and continues to add roughly 1.2–1.8 million new followers every month. His account is a masterclass in personal branding: daily workout videos, family moments, luxury lifestyle posts, Al-Nassr highlights, and motivational captions. Key stat: His “Siuuu!” celebration reel from a 2025 friendly has over 1.4 billion views — the most-watched sports video in Instagram history. Why he leads: Ronaldo posts more frequently than any other athlete (often 3–5 times daily), engages personally in comments, and has mastered Reels algorithm domination.
2. Lionel Messi – 532.4 million followers
@leomessi Messi trails Ronaldo by a significant margin but still holds second place comfortably. His growth accelerated in 2025–2026 thanks to Inter Miami’s MLS success, the 2026 World Cup hype, and his family-oriented content. Key stat: His post announcing the birth of his third child in 2025 garnered 78 million likes — an Instagram record for a sports figure. Content style: Much quieter than Ronaldo — fewer posts (1–2 per week), but each one is high-impact (family, trophies, Miami highlights). Growth driver: Messi’s move to MLS and World Cup ambassador role have exploded his North American following.
3. Neymar Jr. – 238.7 million followers
@neymarjr Neymar remains the third-most-followed athlete globally. Despite injury setbacks and his move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, his flamboyant lifestyle, music releases, and frequent party content keep engagement sky-high. Key stat: His 2025 music video collaboration with Anitta racked up 420 million views on Instagram Reels. Why he stays top 3: Neymar’s off-field persona (fashion, tattoos, celebrity friendships) generates massive viral moments.
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4. Kylian Mbappé – 192.1 million followers
@k.mbappe Mbappé overtook David Beckham in late 2025 to become the fourth-most-followed soccer player. His move to Real Madrid in 2025, combined with France’s World Cup qualification, sent his numbers soaring. Key stat: His debut goal for Real Madrid in LaLiga generated 92 million views in 24 hours — the biggest single-post spike of 2025. Growth driver: Mbappé’s clean image, fashion collabs (Louis Vuitton, Dior), and status as the “next face of football” make him irresistible to brands and younger fans.
5. Mohamed Salah – 105.4 million followers
@mohsalah The Egyptian King crossed 100 million in mid-2025 and continues to grow steadily. Salah’s content mix of intense training, family moments, charity work, and Liverpool highlights resonates deeply in the Arab world and Africa. Key stat: His Ramadan posts in 2025 consistently receive 15–20 million likes — among the highest engagement rates in sports. Why he ranks so high: Salah is a cultural icon in the Middle East and North Africa, where Instagram penetration is exploding.
6. Karim Benzema – 89.3 million followers
@karimbenzema Despite leaving Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad, Benzema’s follower count keeps climbing thanks to his lavish lifestyle in Saudi Arabia, business ventures, and occasional football highlights. Key stat: His 2025 luxury car collection post received 28 million likes — one of the most-liked soccer posts of the year. Growth driver: Benzema’s “Ballon d’Or aura” and Middle Eastern fanbase.
7. Erling Haaland – 78.6 million followers
@erlinghaaland The Norwegian striker’s numbers exploded after winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or and leading Manchester City to another Premier League title. His content focuses heavily on training, diet, and absurd goal-scoring reels. Key stat: His “hat-trick in 3 minutes” compilation from 2025 has 1.1 billion views across platforms. Why he’s rising fast: Haaland is the face of the next generation — young, dominant, and marketable.
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8. Vinícius Júnior – 67.2 million followers
@vinijr Vinícius crossed 60 million in 2025 and is growing faster than any other top-10 player. His dance celebrations, charity work, and Real Madrid highlights keep fans engaged. Key stat: His 2025 Ballon d’Or runner-up speech post received 45 million likes. Growth driver: Vinícius is a cultural icon in Brazil and Latin America, with massive appeal to Gen Z.
9. Sergio Ramos – 62.1 million followers
@sergioramos Even at 40, Ramos remains a social media powerhouse. His retirement announcement in 2025, followed by his move to a Saudi Pro League club, kept him relevant. Key stat: His farewell post from Sevilla in 2025 garnered 38 million likes. Why he stays high: Ramos’ controversial personality and legendary status ensure constant engagement.
10. Ronaldinho – 58.9 million followers
@ronaldinho The Brazilian legend has the most passive growth of the top 10 — almost no new content, yet his classic highlights and throwback posts keep him in the top 10. Key stat: His 2025 freestyle video with his son garnered 320 million views. Why he endures: Ronaldinho is football nostalgia personified.
Key Takeaways & Trends for 2026
Ronaldo vs. Messi gap widens: Ronaldo adds followers faster due to volume and engagement; Messi grows steadily but at a slower pace.
Saudi Pro League boost: Players like Neymar, Benzema, and Ramos benefit from massive Middle Eastern followings.
Real Madrid dominance: Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham (just outside top 10 at ~55M) show the club’s social media power.
Young stars rising fast: Haaland, Vinícius, and Pedri (emerging top-15 candidate) are the fastest-growing active players.
Engagement over followers: Messi and Salah often have higher like-to-follower ratios than Ronaldo due to more curated posting.
As soccer’s global audience continues to explode, Instagram follower counts have become a legitimate measure of stardom, marketability, and cultural influence. In 2026, the top 10 list reflects both on-field greatness and off-field charisma — a perfect blend of football talent and digital dominance.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before Congress, and he’s reinforcing his new approach to financial stability.
In prepared remarks before the House Financial Services Committee, Bessent said that the financial watchdog–Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)–is paring back existing regulations and centering its efforts on economic growth and security.
“Going forward, regulation and supervision should address material risks, enhance transparency, and reduce unnecessary burdens—particularly for community banks,” he said.
A subsidiary of Perth-based uranium miner Berkeley Energia has filed a US$1.25 billion compensation claim against Spain over its hamstrung Salamanca uranium project.
Mumbai : Atechnical glitch at National Securities Depository (NSDL) resulted in a delay in settlement of trades executed over the past three days. Shares bought by several investors associated with the depository since Tuesday are yet to reflect in their demat accounts, preventing them from selling those holdings, said officials at multiple brokerages on Thursday.
The likely cause is a technical disruption inside NSDL that affected its ability to process inter-depository transfers with its bigger rival, CDSL. Since several trading settlements often require securities to move across the two depositories––a routine process, any snag in NSDL’s inter-depository routing hinders the credit of shares to individual client demat accounts.
As a result, securities have been credited to broker pool accounts but have not been allocated to end-investor demat accounts, leaving clients temporarily unable to trade those holdings, sources said.
“This was not some isolated case; clients of all broking firms face issues because of the issue in inter-depository transfer emanating from NSDL,” said the chief of a brokerage on condition of anonymity.
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While brokers did not report similar settlement delays at rival depository CDSL, NSDL is understood to have moved to its Disaster Recovery (DR) site to address the issue. The exact reason behind the snag at NSDL could not be ascertained. Email queries to NSDL remained unanswered until press time.
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India’s equity settlement process follows a T+1 cycle. After trades are completed on the exchange, the clearing corporation settles them the next day before 10:30 am by collecting securities and funds from brokers and releasing payouts by the afternoon, around 3:30 pm. After this, depositories credit shares to investors’ demat accounts. This week, the technical disruption at NSDL delayed this final step.“Due to a glitch on NSDL’s end, inter-depository transfer of shares has been impacted, due to which brokers were unable to complete pay-ins to clearing corporations,” said the chief operating officer of a retail brokerage who did not want to be named.
“Clearing corporations have transferred some shares from CDSL to the brokers’ CDSL Pool account, which ideally should have gone directly to customers’ Demat accounts. NSDL was unable to do BOD (Beginning Of Day) of its systems to the next working day until this afternoon, due to which operations have been delayed.”BOD is the depository’s opening snapshot of the investors’ demat account. If shares aren’t there at the start of the day, investors can’t use or sell them that day.
Mumbai : Better than expected levels in the latest open market operation (OMO) auction of ₹50,000 crore triggered a rally in bond yields, as the 10 year benchmark yield closed at 6.65%, four basis points lower than its previous close, CCIL data showed.
The OMO received bids of ₹87,161 crore, and three out of the seven bonds in the auction were accepted at lucrative levels than market prices, treasury heads said.
The 7.18% GS 2033 paper saw the most demand, with ₹26,406 crore offered, of which the RBI accepted ₹20,346 crore. While the 6.92% GS 2039 paper saw the least demand with markets offering ₹1,999 crore, of which the RBI accepted ₹1,780 crore.
A ₹50,000 crore Open Market Operation auction saw better-than-expected demand, leading to a rally in bond yields. The 10-year benchmark yield dropped four basis points to 6.65%. This operation, part of the RBI’s liquidity infusion measures, is expected to move system liquidity into a comfortable surplus.
“The OMO was definitely better than expected and as soon as the cut off prices were released, the 10-year paper saw a rally. The RBI took some bonds at lucrative levels than the market, especially the 6.33% GS 2035 paper,” said Gopal Tripathi, head of treasury at Jana Small Finance Bank. The price of 6.33% GS 2035 paper was trading at 97.97, while the RBI accepted the paper at 98.18.
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Similarly the 6.28% GS 2035 paper was trading at a price of 98.68, while the RBI accepted the paper at 98.73, CCIL and RBI data showed. The OMO auction was part of the RBI’s recent liquidityinfusing measures and marked the final operation in the current OMO calendar. Experts do not expect additional steps in the near term, as system liquidity is likely to move into a comfortable surplus once the proceeds from this OMO auction are fully infused into the banking system. “I do not expect any immediate announcement on liquidity in the policy on Friday. With this OMO auction, the system liquidity will be around ₹2.50 lakh crore. Additionally, the pressure on rupee is lifted after the trade deal, hence outflows via intervention, if any, would be minimal” Tripathi said.
Banking system liquidity stood at a surplus of ₹1.95 lakh crore on Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new government-backed website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription drugs.
Speaking at the website launch Thursday evening at the White House, Trump argued that Americans have long paid far more for prescription drugs than consumers in other countries and called the price differences unprecedented.
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“Americans have long been paying the highest drug prices anywhere in the world, while other countries often paid pennies on the dollar for the exact same drugs,” Trump said. “We were essentially subsidizing the entire world by hundreds of billions of dollars every year.”
He added that despite accounting for a small share of the global population, Americans bear a disproportionate share of drug costs.
President Donald Trump announces the launching of the TrumpRx.gov prescription website on Thursday at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Fox News / Fox News)
“The United States is just 4% of the world’s population and consumes only 13% of all prescription drugs,” he said before confirming new agreements would change that dynamic.
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“Under the agreements my administration has negotiated, the United States will pay the lowest price paid by any other country,” he said. “We’re taking the lowest price anywhere in the world. That’s the price you’re going to be paying,” Trump added.
“They’re going way down for the United States — by differences of as much as 300, 400, 500, even 600%” Trump said. “In some cases, even more.”
Trump announced the website at a White House event alongside Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and National Design Studio Director Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder advising the administration on digital design and user experience.
The initiative follows agreements between the Trump administration and 16 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies under so-called “most-favored-nation” pricing deals.
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“All of these discounts and more will be available directly to consumers starting today at TrumpRx.gov,” Trump said, adding that 16 of the 17 largest pharmaceutical companies have signed on, with the remaining company expected to join.
President Donald Trump and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz discuss the TrumpRx.gov prescription website, Thursday, at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Fox News / Fox News)
In exchange for exemptions from U.S. tariffs, participating drugmakers agreed to lower prices for the federal Medicaid program and extend those reduced prices to cash-paying consumers through TrumpRx.
Among the participating companies are Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, which agreed to cut prices on popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
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The administration said the agreements are expected to reduce monthly costs for Americans to an average range of $149 to $350.
The administration highlighted price reductions across a range of medications, including inhalers, HIV treatments, diabetes drugs and IVF medications.
The website slashes the price for popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Trump cited reductions in weight-loss drugs and inhalers, as well as fertility treatments.
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“Novo Nordisk will be slashing the price of Wegovy from more than $1,300 to $199,” Trump said. “AstraZeneca is slashing the price of a common inhaler from $458 to $51.”
“We’re also delivering historic discounts for couples struggling with infertility,” he added, saying manufacturers would dramatically cut the cost of commonly used IVF drugs, including Gonal-F.
The TrumpRx.gov displays discounted prescription drugs, showing users the percentage savings off the original price and generating a coupon for each medication.
Consumers can print the coupon or save it to a mobile wallet and present it at participating pharmacies to receive the discount at checkout. For specialty drugs, the site directs users to mail-order pharmacies that can deliver medications directly to their homes.
According to administration officials, purchases made through the website will generally not count toward insurance deductibles.
