Scottie Scheffler Wins Third Major Title in US PGA Championship

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Scottie Scheffler secured his third major title in the 107th US PGA Championship, capping off a dominant performance with a closing 71 at Quail Hollow. The world number one took a commanding lead late in the game, overcoming a stuttering start to finish 11 under par, five shots ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scottie Scheffler won the US PGA Championship by five shots, securing his third major title.
  • Scheffler's victory marked the 10th consecutive American winner of the US PGA Championship.
  • The world number one is the only player since 1906 to win each of his first three majors by three or more shots, joining the late Seve Ballesteros in this feat.
  • Jon Rahm's bid for a career grand slam was derailed by a series of mistakes on the final stretch, including a lip-out birdie attempt on the 13th hole.
  • Harris English's superb closing 65 set a very early clubhouse target of six under par, but ultimately fell short of the victory.

Statistics:

  • Scottie Scheffler finished with a closing 71 to secure his third major title.
  • Jon Rahm dropped five shots over the last three holes to slump to a nine-way tie for eighth.
  • Scheffler's final round was eight strokes better than his front nine, demonstrating his resilience in the face of adversity.
  • The US PGA Championship marked the 10th consecutive major win for an American golfer.
  • Scheffler's victory sealed his spot as the only player since 1906 to win each of his first three majors by three or more shots.

Sources:

  • @DPWorldTour (Tweet, May 18, 2025)
  • @PGATOUR (Tweet, May 18, 2025)