Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship, Claims Third Major/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Scottie Scheffler captured his third major title Sunday at the PGA Championship with a five-stroke win at Quail Hollow. After briefly losing a five-shot lead, Scheffler surged on the back nine, outlasting Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. His win solidifies his dominance on the PGA Tour and reinforces his status as the world’s No. 1 golfer.
Scheffler PGA Championship Victory: Quick Looks
- Scottie Scheffler wins 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, finishing at 11-under-par 273.
- Claims his third career major and first Wanamaker Trophy, adding to two Masters wins.
- Led by five early, but was tied with Jon Rahm by the 10th hole.
- Responded with flawless back-nine golf, turning the tie into a five-shot win.
- Jon Rahm faded late with three closing double bogeys, tying for eighth.
- Scheffler shot even-par 71 on Sunday, proving steady under pressure.
- Joins Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as fastest to 15 PGA Tour wins since 1950.
- Bryson DeChambeau and Harris English tied for second; English shot day’s best 65.
- Scheffler now holds 15 career PGA Tour titles in just six seasons.
- Rory McIlroy tied for 47th, declined media interviews after missing contention.
Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship, Claims Third Major
Deep Look
Scottie Scheffler Shines at Quail Hollow, Secures Third Major Title in PGA Championship Blowout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler solidified his place among golf’s elite on Sunday, pulling away with a masterful performance on the back nine to win the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow by five shots.
The world’s No. 1 golfer now owns three major titles, adding the Wanamaker Trophy to his pair of green jackets from Augusta.
What started as a runaway early nearly unraveled after a string of misfires. Scheffler’s five-shot lead evaporated within four holes as Jon Rahm surged. But it was in that moment of pressure that Scheffler proved why he’s the best in the game.
“This back nine will be one that I remember for a long time,” said Scheffler. “It was a grind out there.”
The Turning Point
Tied on the 10th tee after a front nine filled with wayward shots, Scheffler locked in. With relentless precision, he hit every key shot and made critical putts while Rahm stumbled.
- On the par-5 15th, Scheffler hit a laser 3-wood over the green and birdied from close range.
- Meanwhile, Rahm bogeyed 16 and then unraveled with double bogeys on 17 and 18.
Scheffler closed with a bogey on 18 — one he could afford — and a final-round 71, finishing five clear of the field.
Rahm’s Collapse
Rahm, who had cut the lead to zero after a birdie flurry, couldn’t convert on key holes down the stretch. Missed birdie chances on the par-5 15th and par-3 17th derailed his hopes.
“The last three holes, it’s a tough pill to swallow,” Rahm said. “But I’ll move on. There’s a lot more positive than negative.”
He shot 73 and finished T8, a disappointing ending to a strong push.
Other Contenders
- Bryson DeChambeau climbed to within two shots with birdies on 14 and 15 but faded late with a bogey at 18 to finish T2 with Harris English and Davis Riley.
- Riley played bogey-free after a triple on No. 7, carding a 72 to stay in the mix.
- J.T. Poston, a local favorite, slipped with late bogeys to finish T5.
Harris English, who posted the day’s low round of 65, joked as he saw Scheffler’s name atop the leaderboard:
“I don’t see him slipping a whole lot. I see myself catching my flight.”
Historic Context
Scheffler’s win puts him in elite company. He becomes the third-fastest player to reach 15 PGA Tour wins since 1950, behind only Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. All three of his major titles have come by three shots or more, a feat matched only by Seve Ballesteros in the modern era.
Scheffler now holds:
- 15 PGA Tour titles
- 3 Major Championships
- Back-to-back five-stroke victories (CJ Cup Byron Nelson and PGA)
“I hit the important shots well this week, and that’s why I’m walking away with the trophy,” he said.
Postscript: McIlroy Disappoints
After the emotional high of completing his career Grand Slam at Augusta, Rory McIlroy had a forgettable week. He barely made the cut and finished T47, marking one of his worst major finishes in recent memory. He declined to speak to media all four days.
What’s Next?
With the U.S. Open and The Open Championship still ahead in 2025, Scheffler is positioned as the man to beat. If his current form holds, golf fans may soon be comparing more than just his stats to the legends of the game.
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