Tag: Scottie Scheffler

Closing Eagle Lifts Rory McIlroy to WGC Match Play Win

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy eagled the 18th hole to earn a 2–up win over Denny McCarthy in the second round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play on Thursday, March 23, in Austin, Texas. With the Group 3 match all square through 17 holes at Austin Country Club, McIlroy bashed a drive onto the…


Scheffler Turns in Masterpiece at Sawgrass to Win Players

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—Scottie Scheffler was fearless on a TPC Sawgrass course that can jangle the nerves on every hole. The wind was getting stronger, the targets looked smaller, and all he wanted was to make sure his lead got larger in The Players Championship. “You can’t limp in on this golf course,” he said….


Scheffler Repeats at Phoenix Open to Regain No. 1 Ranking

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his WM Phoenix Open title Sunday at TPC Scottsdale to regain the No. 1 spot in the world. Scheffler closed with a 6-under 65 to beat Nick Taylor by two strokes in breezy conditions on the firm and fast Stadium Course. The 26-year-old Texan will jump from second to first…


Scheffler Holds WM Phoenix Open Lead in Bid to Repeat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Scottie Scheffler held onto the lead Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open in a bid to successfully defend his title and regain the No. 1 spot in the world. The second-ranked Scheffler shot a 3–under 68 in front of some 200,000 fans at TPC Scottsdale to get to 13 under, two strokes ahead of…


Viktor Hovland Edges Scottie Scheffler at Hero World Challenge

Norway’s Viktor Hovland held off challenger Scottie Scheffler with a final-round, 3–under–par 69 to win the Hero World Challenge in New Providence, Bahamas, Sunday. It was the second straight win for Hovland at the Hero World Challenge, making him the second player to defend his title at the event (Tiger Woods, 2006–07). “Over 72 holes…


Scottie Scheffler Named 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was named the 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year on Sept. 10. Scheffler led the PGA Tour with four victories on the season, including the Masters Tournament. That was the first win in a major championship for Scheffler, 26. The honor was voted on by PGA Tour members…


Scheffler Wins 1st Major at The Masters; McIlroy’s Incredible Finish for 2nd

Scottie Scheffler held off the challenge of Cameron Smith and the rest of the field, including a late-charging incredible round by Rory McIlroy, to win his first major at the famed 86th edition of The Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, on Sunday. Scheffler ignored two early birdies by Smith, getting within one stroke before…


Scheffler Keeps Lead at the Masters While Tiger Drops With Putting Woes

Scottie Scheffler maintains a three-stroke lead going into the final round at the first major of the year at The Masters, while Cameron Smith climbed to second with the low round of the day. Tiger Woods dropped down the leaderboard, shooting a 78 to finish at +7; only seven players shot below par on the…


Tiger Woods Makes Cut at Masters as No. 1 Scheffler Takes Lead; Korda Surgery Successful

Tiger Woods usually makes the top headlines in golf, as exemplified by the crowds at the first major of the year at the 86th Masters. Woods remarkably made the cut, while Scottie Scheffler took a commanding 5-stroke lead at 8-under par on Friday. Woods surprised the golfing world by playing in the tournament after recovering…