Scottie Scheffler secures Memorial Tournament win, becomes second-time champion, similar to Tiger Woods' achievement.
Fresh Take:
Scottie Scheffler solidifies his spot as a golfing powerhouse with another victory at the Memorial Tournament, joining the legendary Tiger Woods as the only two-time champions.
After a brief setback from hand surgery earlier in the year, Scheffler is back on top of his game, boasting one major already under his belt and another at the U.S. Open on the horizon.
"It's always a battle," Scheffler said, reflecting on the testing tournament at Muirfield Village. "We fought hard this weekend. Overall, it was a fantastic week."
Finishing with a 10-under 278, Scheffler made just one bogey over the final 40 holes, proving his resilience on the challenging course.
Ben Griffin put up a valiant effort on Sunday, narrowing the gap with an impressive eagle on the 15th and a birdie on the 16th, but Scheffler remained persistent and snagged a crucial birdie of his own to maintain the lead. A double bogey on the 17th sealed the deal for Griffin, ending his second-place finish.
Sepp Straka closed the gap even further with a solid 70, coming in one shot behind Griffin.
enum Pent up competition and unyielding determination are staples in Scheffler's game, as he has demonstrated in his four wins in the last four starts (the exception being a tie for fourth at the Colonial, following his PGA Championship win). His strong hold on the No. 1 spot in the World Golf Rankings is unmatched since Tiger Woods' reign.
As a five-time winner at Memorial—with Woods taking the title three times consecutively from 1999 to 2001—Scheffler's performance at Muirfield Village mirrors the tenacious play of Jack Nicklaus himself.
Ricky Fowler secured his first top 10 of the year, punching his ticket to the British Open with a par on the 18th to tie for seventh.
Purse and Payout
The Memorial Tournament boasted a mouth-watering $20 million purse, with Scheffler set to receive $4,000,000 for his first-place finish, followed by $2,200,000 for second-place Ben Griffin and $1,400,000 for third-place Sepp Straka.
- Scottie Scheffler:
As of mid-2025, Scottie Scheffler boasts a sterling career with:
- Three Major Championships: Masters Tournament (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025)
- Sixteen PGA Tour wins, including nine signature event victories
- Other notable titles like the Players Championship (2023, 2024) and the Olympic Gold Medal (2024)
- Over $123 million in career earnings
- Prominent amateur achievements, such as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship (2013) and low-amateur finish at the 2017 U.S. Open
- A string of impressive stats, including nine straight 54-hole lead conversions to victories and being the fourth player following Tiger Woods, Sam Snead, and Jack Nicklaus to reach 16 PGA Tour wins in the shortest time span
With three major championships already in his trophy case, Scheffler is primed for further success on the links. Keep an eye out for his upcoming tournament schedule, with significant tour stops coming in the summer and fall of 2025.
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