Scottie Scheffler made history on Sunday by clinching victory at The Players Championship for the second consecutive year, becoming the first player ever to achieve this feat at TPC Sawgrass in its 50-year history. Scheffler's final-round heroics saw him card an impressive 8-under 64, finishing the tournament at 20-under 268.
Starting the day five shots behind 54-hole leader Xander Schauffele, Scheffler's triumph was all the more remarkable considering he battled through neck pain earlier in the tournament. However, he showed resilience and determination, delivering a performance that solidified his status as the World No. 1.
Scheffler's round included an eagle and six birdies, propelling him to the top of the leaderboard. Despite the pressure from contenders like Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark, and Schauffele, Scheffler maintained his composure down the stretch, ensuring none of his rivals could force a playoff.
In the end, Harman, Clark, and Schauffele all finished tied for second at 19 under, unable to match Scheffler's brilliance. The Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick secured fifth place at 16 under, rounding off the top finishers in the tournament.
Scheffler's victory at The Players Championship marks his second consecutive win on the PGA Tour, following his triumph at the Arnold Palmer Invitational the previous week. With six top-10 finishes in seven starts this season, Scheffler's stellar form has solidified his position as one of the premier players in the world of golf.
(Inputs from Reuters)
