Scottie Scheffler is midway to the Profession Grand Slam after a dominant PGA Championship victory at Quail Hole.
The 2-time Masters champion added one other trophy to his cupboard after capturing 71 on Sunday to complete 11-under par, 5 forward of his rivals.
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LIV star Jon Rahm launched a powerful problem and was tied for the lead after a birdie on the eleventh, however could not preserve tempo because the world No.1 produced birdies on 10, 14 and 15 simply as issues have been getting shut.
Scheffler earned his third main and fifteenth PGA Tour victory at simply 28 years of age — solely two gamers can match that feat since World Warfare II, all-time greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
After hugging caddie Ted Scott, he made a beeline for his spouse Meredith and son Bennett for an emotional celebration instantly after sinking his ultimate putt on 18.
The American grew to become a father a month after his second Masters triumph and carried his toddler son into the clubhouse, solely placing him right down to signal his scorecard.
“I simply stored hitting it left,” he mentioned on the presentation — acquainted phrases to golfers everywhere in the world.
“I knew it will be difficult, keep affected person, I didn’t have my greatest stuff however stored myself in it. I stepped up on the again 9.
“I’m simply pleased with the way in which we fought. I used to be battling my swing the primary couple of days. I’m trying ahead to celebrating this one!”
Going for a second raise of the large 27-inch trophy, the highest got here flying off similar to after Collin Morikawa’s triumph in 2020 which introduced cheers and laughter from the gang.
Scheffler might be laughing all the way in which to the financial institution.
The PGA Championship has elevated its prize pot to $19million this yr, with the winner taking residence a event file $3.42million.
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Scheffler nonetheless wants the US Open and The Open to finish the slam and, on this manner, the Texan may effectively be there by July.
Solely six golfers have gained all 4 majors – Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Participant, Nicklaus, Woods, and most not too long ago Rory McIlroy.
The Northern Irishman lastly gained The Masters in April after years of close to misses however fell aside at Quail Hole having solely simply made the reduce.
It got here amid the revelation that his driver head had to get replaced after random testing confirmed it to be non-conforming.
Defending champion Xander Schauffele hinted that Scheffler additionally fell foul of the regulation.
“I feel Scott is successful the event and I feel he switched to his backup too,” Schauffele mentioned.
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If he did change golf equipment, it did not put the champ off his sport, which ought to come as no shock after Scheffler shot a five-under 66 in his second spherical regardless of being arrested that morning ultimately yr’s event.
Victory in Charlotte comes with a number of privileges and prizes, and never simply the unbelievable Wanamaker Trophy.
All PGA Championship winners obtain a lifetime exemption, which means they’ll play the event for the remainder of their careers.
And a win additionally secures an automated spot on the different three majors for 5 years, not that Scheffler is more likely to want that.
Schauffele had the privilege of internet hosting a Champions Dinner this yr, laying on a diffusion together with wagyu steaks, jumbo shrimp and banana splits.
It appears to be like just like the well-known ‘Scottie-style’ sliders are again on the menu in 2026.