Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious in a back-nine shootout at Augusta National to win his second Masters title with a four-stroke margin. The 27-year-old golfer closed with a score of 68, securing the green jacket and a record $3.6 million top prize after finishing 72 holes over the iconic 7,555-yard layout on 11-under 277.
Reflecting on his victory, Scheffler expressed his emotions by saying, “It’s an incredible feeling to win this tournament again.” He birdied three of the last six holes to shoot a four-under par 68, making key shots and putts to keep his round going. By winning the Masters for the second time while being atop the world rankings, Scheffler joined Tiger Woods as the only other player to achieve this feat. At the age of 27, Scheffler became the fourth-youngest multiple Masters winner, behind golf legends like Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and the late Seve Ballesteros.
Commenting on Scheffler’s performance, Homa praised him by saying, “Scottie is an amazing golfer. It’s really impressive.” With only five Masters starts, Scheffler has the second-fewest appearances for any golfer winning the tournament twice. His consistency in play, without shooting a round over par since August, has contributed to his success on the golf course.
