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DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler never lost the lead and never gave anyone much of a chance down the stretch Sunday in another relentless performance, closing with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory to join Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the Memorial.

Slowed by hand surgery at the start of the year from a freak accident, Scheffler appears to be in full stride with one major already in the bag and another around the corner at the U.S. Open.

“It’s always a hard week,” said Scheffler, who finished at 10-under 278. “We battled really hard on the weekend. Overall it was a great week.”

On one of the tougher PGA Tour tests of the year, Scheffler made one bogey over the final 40 holes at Muirfield Village.

“Well, you did it again,” tournament host Jack Nicklaus told him walking off the green.

Ben Griffin tried to make it interesting at the end with a 12-foot eagle on the par-5 15th and a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th to close within two shots with two to play. Scheffler, however, doesn’t make mistakes. Griffin made double bogey on the 17th.

Griffin made a 4-foot par on the 18th for a 73 to finish alone in second, worth $2.2 million, more than what he earned when he won at Colonial last week.

Sepp Straka (70) finished another shot back.

“You know Scottie’s probably going to play a good round of golf. The guy’s relentless. He loves competition, and he doesn’t like giving up shots,” Straka said. “But it’s one of those courses where it can always happen, so you got to be prepared for it. I felt like I gave myself a lot of chances to kind of make a push.”

Scheffler now has won three times in his last four starts — the exception was Colonial, a tie for fourth the week after winning the PGA Championship — and expanded his margin at No. 1 in the world to levels not seen since Woods in his peak years.

Woods is a five-time winner at Memorial who won three straight from 1999 through 2001. No one had repeated at Muirfield Village since then until Scheffler.

His performances lately look a lot more like Nicklaus the way he wears down the field by rarely getting out of position.

Rickie Fowler had his first top 10 of the year at just the right time.

He made par on the 18th to tie for seventh, earning him a spot in the British Open. Fowler tied with Brandt Snedeker at 1-under 287, but gets the one Open exemption available based on a higher world ranking — Fowler at No. 124, Snedeker at No. 430.

“That’s one I’ve wanted on the schedule,” said Fowler, who faces a 36-hole qualifier for the U.S. Open on Monday.

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler

Both received sponsor exemptions to the Memorial, a signature event on the PGA Tour.

For Scheffler, it was his fifth victory in a $20 million signature event in the last two years. This one looked inevitable, but only after a quick development early on the back nine.

Scheffler ended 31 holes without a bogey at tough Muirfield Village on the 10th hole, dropping his lead to one shot. Griffin had 4 feet for birdie on the par-5 11th. Scheffler made his 15-foot birdie putt and Griffin missed.

Griffin bogeyed the next two holes, and just like that, Scheffler was four shots ahead. That’s how it was at the PGA Championship — tight one minute, a blowout the next, and the sweetest walk toward the 18th green with victory secure.

This one ended in a handshake with Nicklaus, who had said earlier in the week of Scheffler, “He plays a lot like I did.”

Nicklaus said he was all about fairways and greens, having plenty of chances and making enough of them to post a score. That’s the Scheffler way, too, even if it didn’t always look that way at the start of the final round.

With mud on the golf ball in the first fairway, too much spin on short irons on the next few holes, Scheffler didn’t have a birdie putt until the fifth hole. He saved par seven times in the final round, including the final hole.

Scheffler surged to victory at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield to defend the title he won 12 months ago

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler emulated Tiger Woods by successfully defending the Memorial Tournament title at Muirfield Village.

Only five-time winner Woods had previously retained the crown between 1999 and 2001, but Scheffler claimed a second consecutive success with a four-stroke victory over Ben Griffin.

“Well, you did it again,” tournament host Jack Nicklaus told him walking off the green.

Scheffler has now won three times in four starts after wins at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and PGA Championship.

“It’s pretty cool,” Scheffler told CBS Sports after his 16th PGA Tour victory.

“It’s always a hard week as it’s so challenging to play this tournament.

“I battled really hard over the weekend and Ben made things interesting down the stretch, but overall it was a great week.”

Scheffler took a one-shot lead into Sunday and the chasing pack failed to put him under any concerted pressure.

Birdies at the seventh, 11th and 15th gave Scheffler breathing space in a final round two-under par 70, with a solitary dropped shot coming at the 10th – his first bogey in 32 holes.

Griffin closed with a 73 to finish one ahead of Austria’s Sepp Straka, with Nick Taylor a shot back in fourth.

“You know Scottie’s probably going to play a good round of golf. The guy’s relentless,” said Straka after the round. “He loves competition, and he doesn’t like giving up shots. But it’s one of those courses where it can always happen, so you got to be prepared for it. I felt like I gave myself a lot of chances to kind of make a push.”

England’s Tommy Fleetwood was tied 16th, Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre tied 20th but Shane Lowry, of Ireland, dropped down the leaderboard for a share of 23rd place with a disappointing 77.

Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler had his first top 10 of the year at just the right time. He made par on the 18th to tie for seventh, earning him the lone available qualification spot for The Open at Royal Portrush in July.

Fowler tied with Brandt Snedeker at one-under but gets the one Open exemption available based on a higher world ranking – Fowler at No 124 and Snedeker at No 430.

“That’s one I’ve wanted on the schedule,” said Fowler, who faces a 36-hole qualifier for the US Open on Monday.

Scottie Scheffler narrowly misses Tiger Woods’ record by 16 days in PGA Tour triumph

In a thrilling turn of events, Scottie Scheffler came agonizingly close to breaking Tiger Woods’ record for the fastest 16 PGA Tour wins by just 16 days. The golf sensation secured his 16th victory at the prestigious Memorial Tournament, making waves in the golfing world.

Scheffler’s meteoric rise in the PGA Tour saw him clinch 16 victories in an impressive time frame of 3 years, 3 months, and 19 days, narrowly missing out on Woods’ record of achieving the same feat in 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. The young golfer’s outstanding performance has cemented his status as a formidable force in the golfing arena.
Starting his professional career in 2018, Scheffler wasted no time in making his mark on the tour. His first PGA Tour win came in 2022, followed by a series of remarkable victories over the years. In 2024 alone, Scheffler dominated the season with seven wins, setting the stage for his triumphant moment at the Memorial Tournament in 2025.

During the Memorial Tournament, Scheffler showcased his prowess on the course, leading the pack and ultimately sealing his victory with a remarkable 10-under score. His stellar performance culminated in a four-stroke lead over the competition, solidifying his reputation as a golfing prodigy.

Scottie Scheffler

The leaderboard of the 2025 Memorial Tournament painted a vivid picture of Scheffler’s triumph:
– WINNER: Scottie Scheffler (-10)
– Runner-up: Ben Griffin (-6)
– Sepp Straka (-5)
– Nick Taylor (-4)
– And a host of other talented golfers who vied for the top spot in the prestigious tournament.

Scheffler’s remarkable journey to victory at the Memorial Tournament not only captivated audiences but also set the stage for a new chapter in his burgeoning career. With his eyes set on more accolades and achievements, Scheffler’s name is poised to dominate headlines in the world of golf for years to come.

In a stunning display of golf mastery, Scottie Scheffler emerges victorious once again at the Memorial Tournament, breaking records and solidifying his name in the annals of golf history.

With this recent win, Scheffler secures his 16th PGA Tour win and clinches his third victory in the last four events he has competed in, mirroring his dominant performance in the 2024 season where he achieved seven remarkable wins. This triumph at the Muirfield Village Golf Club not only cements his status as a golfing powerhouse but also marks his third successful title defense, a feat achieved only by the likes of legends such as Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.

Joining the ranks of Rory McIlroy as the only player with three victories on the PGA Tour this season, Scheffler’s back-to-back win at the Memorial Tournament is a rare accomplishment that hasn’t been seen since the days of Tiger Woods’ three consecutive victories from 1999 to 2001.

If Scheffler seals this win, he will join an exclusive club of players with three successful title defenses on the PGA Tour, a club currently inhabited by only two members in the last 30 years – Phil Mickelson with five and Tiger Woods with a staggering 23. The echoes of greatness resound as Scheffler’s name etches itself into the elite history of golf.

As the golfing world watches in awe, Scottie Scheffler continues to dazzle and break barriers, proving time and time again why he is a force to be reckoned with on the green.

Scottie Scheffler secured the third major title of his career last week after winning the PGA Championship, resulting in the world No. 1 being compared to Tiger Woods

Thanks to his dominance, Scheffler’s name began to be placed alongside the 15-time major champion Woods. The latest to make a comparison is former world No. 1 Els, who is looking for more major success this week at the Senior PGA Championship, where LIV Golf star Richard Bland will defend his crown.

“I see the similarities now with Scheffler [and Woods],” Els said at Congressional. “Seems like he plays his best golf under the most extreme pressure, and that’s a hallmark of a champion. There’s more confidence that he’s getting by winning these tournaments.

“It’s only going to get tougher for the group following to try and get into that kind of mindset that he’s in. I think Tiger brought that intensity. You had your work cut out for you. I won four majors in his era, and there were a lot of other guys who won majors in that era.

“We never got to the six, seven, eight. Mickelson did eventually; he got to six majors. But he had a hold on us. You knew you were in for a tough tournament when he was around, and I think that’s happening now with Scheffler.” Scheffler’s achievements are all the more impressive amid the current crop of players.

Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – DECEMBER 03: Scottie Scheffler of The United States is presented with the Hero World Challenge Trophy by tournament host Tiger Woods of The United States after his win in the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on December 03, 2023 in Nassau, . (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

The FedEx Cup champion has pulled away from the likes of Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele at the top of the rankings, especially after his incredible 2024 season. One of his key highlights came when winning The Players Championship for a second-straight year at TPC Sawgrass last March.

Having won the PGA Tour’s flagship event, Scheffler’s name was once again put up with Woods’. As humble as ever, though, Scheffler played the comparisons down. “Anytime you can be compared to Tiger, I think it’s really special, but I mean, the guy stands alone, I think, in our game. He really does”, he said.

“This is my eighth tournament win now out here, and I’ve tied him in Players Championships. Outside of that, I got 14 more majors and 70-some PGA Tour events to catch up. I think I’m going to stick to my routine and just continue to plot along, try and stay as even-keeled as I can.

“We all idolise Tiger. He’s been our guy. Watching what he did in special moments over the years is crazy to watch. I’ve learned a lot just from being around him. We’re just very thankful that he’s still a part of our sport.”

TGL’s opening round was a bang and even that feels like an understatement. I mean everything was just perfection, they delivered what they promised — excitement, competition, and more excitement. And don’t even get me started on Ludvig Aberg’s charm throughout the night. However, there were many big names that were not present, and well, many believe they might be regretting their decision and you know why.

In the latest episode of The Smylie Kaufman Show on YouTube, an interesting discussion emerged about the golfers who aren’t part of Tiger Woods’s TGL. Specifically, the number one player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, was highlighted as someone who’s missing out on a huge opportunity. “Let’s talk about the guys who aren’t on a TGL team,” Kaufman noted. By not joining TGL, Scheffler is essentially passing up a chance to further cement his legacy and grow his fan base. “Scotty, um, obviously decided not to play and not be on a team,” the insider pointed out.

“I think that there are probably a lot of guys who watched the first three holes tonight and were like, ‘Dang, I missed out”, he continued. According to the show’s insiders, Scheffler’s absence from TGL is a significant miss, not just for the exposure but also because of his incredibly likable personality. “So many people speak so highly of you, talking about how much fun you are… in the team room or in the locker room,” Kaufman said. As the number one player in the world, Scheffler is already well-respected, but being part of TGL would have given him a platform to rise more, and well it really was a surprise considering his competitive personality. “It’s like, okay, some guys might draw a bigger audience now for having some TGL exposure,” said Kaufman.

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler

But here’s the thing, as surprising as Scheffler’s decision was to opt out from TGL, he wasn’t the only one to do so.

Scottie Scheffler isn’t the only big name who was missing from the TGL lineup. Several other notable golfers have opted out of the competition, each with their own reasons. Viktor Hovland, for instance, has turned down the TGL opportunity despite residing in Florida. Jordan Spieth, another highly entertaining golfer, has also declined the chance to compete, likely due to his roots in Dallas. Tony Finau, who has been linked to LIV in the past, has chosen to prioritize his family commitments in Arizona. Jason Day, a former world No. 1, is focusing on family time in Ohio, and Robert MacIntyre will split his time between Orlando and Scotland.

The list of absentees doesn’t stop there. Even the 2023 Open champion, Brian Harman, wasn’t seen teeing off in the TGL arena. It’s interesting to note that some of these golfers, like MacIntyre, might have been a great fit for the TGL concept, given their recent performances. Nonetheless, their absence will undoubtedly be felt in the competition. Fans will have to wait and see how the TGL lineup shapes up without these big names, but one thing’s for sure, it’ll be a different tournament without them.

Hit the drums, golf fans, because the 2024 season is finally coming to an epic end! Scottie Scheffler’s season has undoubtedly been amazing, with a jaw-dropping eight PGA Tour wins, including the coveted Masters Tournament, and a dominant performance that earned him the FedExCup title. But that’s not all – Scheffler’s incredible consistency and skill on the course have made him nearly unbeatable, with a staggering 91% of the votes securing him the PGA Tour Player of the Year award for the third consecutive year.

Scheffler’s remarkable season has left fans and fellow golfers alike in awe, with many hailing him as one of the greatest golfers of his generation. But do you think his epic aura this season has earned him something that even the golfer didn’t imagine? Well, according to the latest post by Golf Digest on X, Scottie Scheffler’s incredible season has topped even legendary Tiger Woods’s in one remarkable metric – Google search interest. After 20 years of Tiger Woods dominating the search bar, Scheffler has dethroned the golf icon, becoming the most searched golfer in 2024. But how did the golfer do it? Well, I can think of a reason or two!

Valhalla arrest, obviously!

Scottie Scheffler’s arrest during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in May was a shocking turn of events that catapulted him into the global spotlight. Scheffler’s shocking arrest at a golf course ignited a media firestorm that catapulted him to the top of Google searches, despite the charges being later dropped.
Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler
As the news spread like wildfire, fans and curious onlookers alike rushed to learn more about the young golfer, sending his search popularity skyrocketing and remarkably ending Tiger Woods’s 20-year reign as the most searched golfer of 2024.

Becoming a father

Nothing can beat the feeling of becoming a dad, not that I know anything about it, but I’m sure that’s how every dad in the whole world feels. For Scottie Scheffler, 2024 was the year he joined the dad club, welcoming his adorable son Bennett into the world. The new addition brought a fresh wave of attention, with fans and media eager to catch a glimpse of the golf star’s personal life. Scheffler had been open about his excitement to become a dad, even considering withdrawing from the Master’s Tournament if his wife Meredith went into labor. Luckily, everything worked out, and Scheffler got to celebrate his first tournament win of 2024, the Memorial Tournament, with Bennett in attendance.

Winning almost everything

Well, you can’t help but feel for Scottie Scheffler, being the world’s number-one golfer comes with a ton of pressure. But somehow, he carries that weight with incredible ease and humility. His 2024 winning streak was truly the stuff of legend, with seven PGA Tour victories, including the Masters and an Olympic gold medal. What’s even more remarkable, though, is how grounded and gracious Scheffler remains, even during all that success. He’s won over fans, fellow golfers, and commentators alike with his kindness and humility. As his trophy collection grew, so did the fascination with this golf phenomenon. People everywhere were eager to learn more about the man who seemed unstoppable in his pursuit of greatness. And with three Player of the Year awards in a row, it’s no surprise that Scheffler was the most searched golfer of 2024.

Scottie Scheffler did not need another wad of world ranking points to prove what is already abundantly clear – he is by a distance the best golfer in the world.

The 28-year-old American capped an extraordinary 2024 by emerging from a two-month hibernation to romp to a six stroke victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas last Sunday.

The outcome was never in doubt. It was another dominant display from the reigning Masters, Players and Olympic champion, who was last seen competitively at September’s Presidents Cup.

There are, though, a couple of caveats. This win came from a field of only 20 players and Scheffler was one of only three members of the world’s top 10 on display.

It is clear that exceptional levels of golfing magic continue to course through the veins of the game’s supreme exponent. He emphatically proved this by finishing 25 under par to defend his title.

“He doesn’t really do anything wrong,” observed tournament host Tiger Woods.

The consistency of his performances demands that we compare him with the 15- times major champion. Historically Woods is miles ahead, but the current world number one is achieving Tiger-like feats.

Scheffler was 293 under par for his 21 starts this year. He won nine of those tournaments – or 42.9% of them – to tie Woods and Vijay Singh for the most prolific seasons in terms of wins.

The tall Texan is the first male player to start and finish the year as world number one since Woods in 2009.

Woods gained more ranking points in 2000, while he was completing the Tiger-slam of all four majors, as well as 2005 and 2006.

Each time he smashed the 700 point barrier and now Scheffler has become the only other player to manage that mark in a calendar year.

For context, his tally of 727 points in 2024 compares with 444 for Xander Schauffele, who won The Open and US PGA Championship, and 347 for world number three and Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy.

While watching the final round in the Bahamas, Woods described Scheffler’s unconventional footwork as “the contortions he gets into” but could not hide his admiration for the quality and control of the champion’s ball striking.

“If you stand behind him and watch the ball flight it is very tight either way,” Woods added.

“Yes, he’s making a significant number of birdies, but he’s not making any mistakes. No doubles, no loose bogeys here and there.”

These were the qualities of golfing discipline patented by Woods in his pomp.

Then there is Scheffler’s work on the greens, which was his perceived Achilles heel until he successfully switched to a mallet style putter under the tutelage of British coach Phil Kenyon in the early part of the season.

And now, a further refinement with Scheffler adopting a ‘claw’ grip for shorter putts with encouraging early signs. “What is that thing?” the ultra orthodox Woods joked when he first saw the new method last week.

“You know he can do it either way,” the former world number one added. “He’s got amazing feel.

“You can see it around his short game and trajectory control into greens. If he has consistency on the greens he’s going to finish top 10 every week and pick off a lot (of wins).”

Scheffler collected just over 30 world ranking points for his six stroke victory over Tom Kim to further cement his place at the top of the world standings.

Yes, it might seem fitting that such a dominating performance should gain due recognition in the rankings – but this was an invitation tournament with a severely restricted field.

It does little for the credibility of the official rankings at a time when the breakaway LIV tour, with its 54-man fields, is not recognised by the Official World Golf Rankings.

Tiger Woods

Whether LIV should receive points is a separate argument, but the fact that the Hero does seems inconsistent. By finishing runner-up in the Bahamas, Kim climbed six places to 21 in the world.

Justin Thomas, who was third, climbed from 25 to 22. These are helpful elevations for these players but they were not gained by beating golfers scrapping for their futures, as was the case – for example – in the International Series event in Saudi Arabia.

Joaquin Niemann beat a full field at the Asian Tour’s season finale last weekend and received a fraction more than 21 world ranking points, which was more than nine fewer than Scheffler gained for beating just 19 fellow competitors.

Yes the players in Saudi were of a lower calibre (although Niemann had to beat former Open champion Cameron Smith in a play-off) but there was a competitive intensity in the Middle East that was much less apparent at Woods’ event.

So add this factor in the continuing erosion of the validity of the world rankings to the list of so many things that need sorting out in the men’s game. It still remains dangerously split since the 2022 arrival of the LIV Golf League.

Its commissioner Greg Norman has confirmed he is leaving his post in the near future, which is a rare certainty in a period of continuing turbulence. Maybe the departure of the abrasive Aussie offers a path to peace, who knows?

But, at a time when inevitabilities are in such short supply, there is one banker. Whenever the biggest names come together next year, Scheffler will remain the man to beat.