Scottie Scheffler solidified his dominance on the PGA Tour by winning the Memorial Tournament for the second year in a row, with a dominant performance that left tournament host Jack Nicklaus impressed.
Nicklaus, who sees similarities between himself and Scheffler’s playing style, praised the world’s No. 1 player for his smart finish after taking control of the lead early in the round. Scheffler played a consistent game throughout, closing out the four-shot victory with a solid 2-under-70 in windy conditions.
The win marks Scheffler’s ninth consecutive victory, tying him with Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the Memorial Tournament. While he didn’t have his best round, Scheffler made key putts and avoided mistakes to secure his second straight championship at Muirfield Village.
Ben Griffin finished alone in second, earning over $2.2 million for his impressive performance. Sepp Straka took third place, while Rickie Fowler secured a spot in the U.S. Open Championship with a top-10 finish.
Scheffler’s victory marked his fifth win in a $20 million signature event in the last two years, further solidifying his position as one of the world’s top golfers. With this win, he has joined an elite group of players who have won three PGA Tour events by four or more shots in consecutive seasons.
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