April 14th 2024.
Scottie Scheffler had just claimed his second victory at The Masters, solidifying his position as the world's number one player. The 27-year-old American had a one-shot lead going into the final round and managed to hold off his competitors with a four-under par 68, winning by a comfortable four stroke margin.
Scheffler's main challenger was Swedish debutant Ludvig Aberg, who finished four strokes behind in second place. Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood of England, and Max Homa rounded out the top five. Other notable players, such as Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, and Xander Schauffele, also finished below par for the tournament.
Despite several players having a chance to overtake him, Scheffler proved to be too consistent and brilliant for anyone to catch up. This was not his first time winning The Masters on this course, as he had also won in 2022. The overnight leader started off strong with a birdie on the third hole, but then stumbled with a bogey on the fourth and another dropped shot on the seventh, bringing him down to six under par.
However, he quickly regained his momentum with three consecutive birdies at the turn. He also gained shots on the 14th and 16th holes, showcasing his efficiency and talent on the course. As the final few holes were a mere formality, Scheffler cruised to victory, having held the number one ranking for over 80 weeks.
With this win, Scheffler joined an elite group of only 18 players to have won multiple Green Jackets, and is the fourth-youngest to do so, following in the footsteps of legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Seve Ballesteros. Bubba Watson was the most recent player to achieve this feat, winning in 2012 and 2014.
While some familiar names like Rory McIlroy and defending champion John Rahm did not have their best performances, Tiger Woods had a particularly difficult weekend, finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard with a score of +16. As a multiple Masters champion now, Scheffler will be looking to add to his major wins at next month's PGS Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky.
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