Scheffler expressed his thoughts on the challenging nature of the place, “Closing out here is no easy feat,” he said. Despite not having a standout performance, he managed to do just enough to get by.
It was a close call.
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It was an extraordinary day made even more memorable by a recent encounter with Nicklaus at the Memorial. Not to mention, cradling his one-month-old son Bennett during the baby’s first PGA Tour event added an extra layer of joy to the occasion.
As Scheffler reminisced about the past, he couldn’t help but recall the time in 2021 when he failed to sink a 6-foot putt on the last hole, crushing his hopes of making it to the playoffs. Striding away from the green, he vividly remembered the words of Nicklaus, who had promised him that he would eventually make the shot on the 18th hole, and he would be there to congratulate him.
He expressed how meaningful it was to him while walking over to shake his hand.
Playing in the final group of both majors this year, Morikawa made a remarkable 30-foot birdie putt on the par-3 12th hole and kept close to Scheffler for the remainder of the game. His round of 71 was the only one from the final 13 groups to break par.
Unfortunately, Hadwin’s chance to win slipped away as he closed with three consecutive bogeys, which resulted in a disappointing 74 and a third-place finish.
With a final score of 8-under 280, Scheffler emerged as the winner of the $20 million purse signature event, earning $4 million in total. His victory takes his season earnings to over $24 million, breaking the record he set last year in a time when tournament purses continue to increase.
Justin Thomas was the last player to win five times in a season before Bryson DeChambeau achieved the same feat. Bryson DeChambeau also became the first player since Tom Watson in 1980 to secure five wins on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open.
As we look ahead to Pinehurst No. 2 next week, all eyes will be on Scheffler as he enters the tournament as a massive favorite. With an impressive 11 consecutive top-10 finishes under his belt, it’s no wonder he’s considered a force to be reckoned with on the green.
After his victorious performance, Morikawa earned a staggering $2.2 million, providing him with a substantial lead as he vies for the fourth spot on the American team for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Who makes it to Paris is determined by the world ranking following the U.S. Open.
Scheffler took a 2-shot lead over Morikawa as the latter missed his par putt while Scheffler buried his.
On the 17th, Scheffler unfortunately missed his final shot, putting him in a precarious position with only a 1-shot lead. With the challenging 18th hole left to play, he focused on making one last putt to secure his victory.
The upcoming challenge in golf is often referred to as the toughest one, and the golfers who just finished playing at Muirfield Village feel like they have already faced it.
Scheffler and Tiger Woods are the only players who have achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Memorial, Players, and Masters tournaments all in the same year.
