Scottie Scheffler wins the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow for his third major title.
Scottie Scheffler unexpectedly put in a lot of effort and achieved the anticipated outcome in the PGA Championship on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C. The golf world’s top player enjoyed a pleasant stroll to the 18th green, securing another major title.
Scheffler delivered flawlessly during the crucial moments on the back nine of Quail Hollow. While Jon Rahm and other contenders struggled, Scheffler remained composed and focused on hitting fairways and greens.
He ended the day with a bogey on the 18th but still managed to secure a five-shot victory with an even-par 71. This win marked Scheffler’s third major title, making him the first player since Seve Ballesteros to claim his first three majors with a lead of three shots or more.
A snoozer? Not even close. That much was clear when Scheffler raised his arms on the 18th green and then ferociously slammed his cap to the turf.
Scheffler was five shots ahead coming to the last hole when he won his first Masters green jacket in 2022. He was four shots clear of the field when he won at Augusta National last year. And he had a six-shot lead at Quail Hollow.
But this sure didn’t feel like a walk in the park.
He had a five-shot lead standing on the sixth tee. But with a shaky swing that led to two bogeys, and with Rahm making three birdies in a four-hole stretch around the turn, they were tied when Scheffler got to the 10th tee.
It looked like a duel to the finish, with Bryson DeChambeau doing all he could to get in the mix, until Scheffler looked every bit the best in golf. He didn’t miss a shot off the tee or from the fairway until his lead was back to four shots.
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