Scottie Scheffler recorded one final chapter into an epic story while leading a Masters victory by a wide margin – the 88th Masters Tournament. Unleashing a tiger-like roar at the final round 68 that was 4-under, Scheffler secured the victor’s crown with an excellent 11-under par for the week. The margin of victory over Åberg was heart-stoppingly four strokes wide.
Scheffler, on the front nine, returns the back nine with authority.
Early on Sunday, the group of four were tied but the story belonged to the young captain, Scheffler. He ended the back nine with a birdie stroke, eight consecutive in a ten-hole run that gave him a better lead on the tournament.
Highlights were delivered by Top Performers at the Home Stretch
- 6:3:55 PM: Sfter putting the ball for birdie at the par-3 16th, Scheffler is now four strokes ahead.
- 6:10pm: Scheffler lands an accurate wedge shot and makes a birdie as the result, which is his first time of being under 10 under par.
- 5:06:00 PM – Three birdie in a row on the eighth, ninth, and tenth hole turns Scheffler’s game his way as opponents go haywire.
Amen Corner Provides Clarity
The delicate Amen Corner, holes 11-13, has long been a tough test for players. Whilst scholar had just squeezed the line, contrast mistakes of áberg and morikuma appeared the door for scholar to broaden the gap.
Early Drama
Tiger Woods Makes History: An emotional moment for all golf lovers, Tiger completed his 100th Masters career round by hitting the fairway of number 18. He was the 1st golfer to achieve a century of consecutive Masters cuts at the Augusta National.
Favorable Conditions Spark Low Scores: The weather became more favorable for the play, the early morning brought a flurry of low scores from four players including Tom Kim teeing off at 6-under 66 which is matching the best tournament score.
Scheffler’s Reign Continues
This win celebrates the ninth PGA Tour crown in the Scheffler’s box and his second green jacket.With his world No. 1 and especially that this rank further promoted Scheffler, he seems to be the player gaining the upper hand around the game for many years to come.