By World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lived up to expectations as he secured his second Masters title in three years with a commanding four-shot victory at Augusta National.
Entering the final day with a one-shot lead, Scheffler maintained his composure throughout a tense Sunday, ultimately emerging victorious after a superb four-under 68 round. His flawless performance, which included three consecutive birdies around the turn, saw him finish at 11 under par, adding another major triumph to his impressive season tally.
Making his major debut, Ludvig Åberg delivered a stellar performance to claim the runner-up position, carding a solid three-under 69 to finish on seven under par. Meanwhile, England’s Tommy Fleetwood shared third place with Max Homa and Collin Morikawa.
Despite a valiant effort, Rory McIlroy fell short of completing the career Grand Slam, finishing tied for 22nd, while defending champion Jon Rahm endured a disappointing title defense, settling for a share of 45th place.
In his landmark 100th competitive round at The Masters, Tiger Woods concluded the tournament at the bottom of the leaderboard among those who made the cut.
Scheffler’s journey to victory was marked by a special Sunday performance. Despite early challenges, he maintained his lead with crucial birdies and displayed remarkable resilience under pressure. As his closest challengers faltered on the back nine, Scheffler extended his advantage, ultimately securing a well-deserved triumph with an emotional victory on the iconic course.
While Scheffler celebrated his momentous win, other notable performances included a solid finish by Bryson DeChambeau, who secured a tied-sixth position, and Tyrrell Hatton’s commendable performance, earning him a share of ninth place.
As the curtains fall on another memorable edition of The Masters, Scottie Scheffler’s dominance and resilience on the grand stage will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the tournament.
