Scottie Scheffler Secures Memorial Tournament Victory, Joins Tiger Woods as Repeat Champion

Scottie Scheffler maintained his lead throughout the final round of the Memorial Tournament, finishing with a 2-under 70 and securing a four-shot victory. This win places him alongside Tiger Woods as one of the only players to win the prestigious event more than once.

After undergoing hand surgery earlier this year due to an accident, Scheffler has rebounded impressively, already claiming one major title and eyeing another at the upcoming U.S. Open.

"It's always a hard week," Scheffler remarked after his victory, concluding the tournament at 10-under 278. "We battled really hard on the weekend. Overall it was a great week."

At Muirfield Village, known for its challenging layout, Scheffler made just one bogey over the final 40 holes, showcasing his consistency and skill.

As he walked off the green, tournament host Jack Nicklaus congratulated him, saying, "Well, you did it again."

Ben Griffin attempted to close the gap with a 12-foot eagle on the par-5 15th and a 25-foot birdie on the par-3 16th, narrowing Scheffler's lead to two shots with two holes remaining. However, Griffin faltered with a double bogey on the 17th, allowing Scheffler to maintain control.

Griffin finished second with a score of 73, earning $2.2 million—more than his previous week's winnings at Colonial. Sepp Straka followed closely behind with a score of 70.

"You know Scottie's probably going to play a good round of golf," Straka commented. "The guy's relentless. He loves competition, and he doesn't like giving up shots. But it's one of those courses where it can always happen, so you got to be prepared for it. I felt like I gave myself a lot of chances to kind of make a push."

Scheffler's recent form has been impressive; he has won three times in his last four starts, with his only exception being a tie for fourth at Colonial following his PGA Championship victory. His success has widened his lead in the world rankings to levels reminiscent of Woods during his prime.

Woods, a five-time winner at the Memorial, previously achieved three consecutive victories from 1999 to 2001. Since then, no player had repeated at Muirfield Village until Scheffler's latest triumph.

His style of play has drawn comparisons to Jack Nicklaus, as he consistently wears down competitors by rarely finding himself out of position.

Rickie Fowler also made headlines with his first top-10 finish of the year, tying for seventh after making par on the 18th hole. This performance earned him a spot in the British Open, as he tied with Brandt Snedeker at 1-under 287 but secured the exemption based on his higher world ranking—Fowler at No. 124 compared to Snedeker at No. 430.

"That's one I've wanted on the schedule," Fowler said, as he prepares for a 36-hole qualifier for the U.S. Open on Monday.

Both Fowler and Snedeker received sponsor exemptions to participate in this signature PGA Tour event.

Scheffler's victory marks his fifth win in a $20 million signature event over the past two years. Although he faced some challenges early in the back nine—ending a streak of 31 holes without a bogey on the 10th—he quickly regained control. Griffin had an opportunity to capitalize but missed a crucial birdie putt on the par-5 11th after Scheffler sank his own from 15 feet.

Griffin's subsequent bogeys allowed Scheffler to extend his lead once again, reminiscent of his performance at the PGA Championship where leads fluctuated dramatically before he secured victory.

The tournament concluded with Scheffler sharing a handshake with Nicklaus, who had previously noted that Scheffler "plays a lot like I did." Nicklaus emphasized the importance of fairways and greens, echoing Scheffler's approach to scoring.

Despite facing challenges such as mud on his golf ball and excessive spin on short irons early in the final round, Scheffler managed to save par seven times, including on the final hole.

The Memorial featured a total purse of $20 million, with Scheffler set to receive $4 million for his first-place finish. Griffin's second-place finish will net him $2.2 million, while Sepp Straka will take home $1.4 million for third place.