DUBLIN, Ohio – Scottie Scheffler has found his gear—and the rest of the golf world is now in chase mode.
On Sunday, the world No. 1 captured his second consecutive Memorial Tournament title with a composed, clinical performance at Muirfield Village, carding a final-round 70 to finish at 10-under-par 278, four clear of Ben Griffin. It’s Scheffler’s third win in his last four starts, a torrid stretch that includes his third career major at the PGA Championship.
This latest victory makes Scheffler the first player since Tiger Woods (1999–2000) to win The Memorial in back-to-back years—fitting company for a season that’s shaping up to be historic.
“I didn’t get off to a great start, but I stayed patient,” Scheffler said after navigating a shaky front nine with clutch par saves, before delivering trademark precision on the back nine. He birdied both par-5s coming in and hit 7 of his final 8 greens in regulation, shutting the door on any challenger.
His $4 million winner’s check pushed his season earnings to $14.56 million, jumping Rory McIlroy for first on the PGA Tour money list. Scheffler also padded his lead atop the FedEx Cup standings, now holding a commanding 834-point cushion.
Scheffler didn’t tee it up until Pebble Beach this year, nursing a hand injury, but since returning, he’s looked every bit the juggernaut who won seven times in 2024 and was the runaway PGA Tour Player of the Year.
Grit Early, Brilliance Late
Scheffler’s final round wasn’t without stress. He missed his first four greens in regulation but salvaged par each time, highlighted by clutch saves at the first and sixth holes. After a bogey at 10 trimmed his lead to one, he locked in.
Griffin, who entered with momentum after recent wins and top-10s, surged with a brilliant eagle at 15 and a long birdie at 16. But mistakes at the finish—including a costly double bogey at 17—ended his hopes.
Griffin still cashed a $2.2 million check and moved into the top 5 on both the FedEx Cup and money lists, underscoring a breakout season.
Machine Mode Activated
Scheffler’s closing stretch was clinical. He reached the 18th fairway with ease, landed safely on the green, and drilled a 7-foot par putt after a lengthy birdie attempt—prompting CBS’s Jim Nantz to exclaim: “The man is a machine!”
Now with 16 PGA Tour wins, Scheffler has won 11 of 17 times when holding or sharing a 54-hole lead—including seven straight. He’s off next week before turning his sights to the U.S. Open at Oakmont, where he’ll be a heavy favorite.
Golf fans have seen this before—dominance that bends the field. With each win, Scottie Scheffler isn’t just competing. He’s setting the pace of an era.