Scottie Scheffler Secures Third Major Title with PGA Championship Win
Scottie Scheffler clinches the PGA Championship, finishing at 11-under, five strokes clear of his closest competitors, marking his third major triumph.
Overview
Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow with a final score of 11-under par, five strokes ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. Despite a shaky start that saw his five-shot lead evaporate, Scheffler regained control on the back nine, outlasting Jon Rahm, who faltered with three late bogeys. This victory marks Scheffler's third major title and further solidifies his status as the world's top golfer. Rahm finished seven strokes behind Scheffler, tied for eighth, as he struggled on the final holes. Scheffler's triumph comes a year after a memorable arrest prior to the last PGA Championship.
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Analysis
- Scottie Scheffler showcased exceptional performance with a 6-under 65 round, leading the PGA Championship with an 11-under total and a three-shot margin over the competition.
- Bryson DeChambeau, despite a strong start, faltered in the final holes, dropping from contention due to errors on holes 16 and 17, illustrating the unpredictable nature of golf.
- Jon Rahm expressed his eagerness for a major win, acknowledging the challenges of the course while remaining confident in his gameplay despite trailing Scheffler significantly.
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Scottie Scheffler closed with an even-par 71.
Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley were tied for second place, five strokes behind Scheffler.
Scheffler initially lost his lead but regained it on the back nine of the course.
Scheffler became the first player since Seve Ballesteros to win his first three majors by three shots or more.
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