Masters: Scottie Scheffler emulates Tiger Woods feat in his second Augusta triumph
- He wins dramatic battle with Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and debutant Ludvig Aberg to scoop record US$3.6 million prize
- Scheffler fourth-youngest multiple Masters winner at 27 behind Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shoot-out to capture his second Masters title on Sunday, taking a four-stroke victory at Augusta National.
Scheffler, who also took the green jacket in 2022, won a record US$3.6 million top prize after a drama-filled battle with fellow Americans Collin Morikawa and Max Homa and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg, who made an impressive major debut.
“I can’t put into words what it means to win this tournament again,” Scheffler said.
Scheffler birdied three of the last six holes to fire a four-under par 68 and finish 72 holes over the iconic 7,555-yard layout on 11-under 277 with Aberg shooting 69 to finish second on 281.
Two-time major winner Morikawa had a closing 74 to share third on 284 with Homa and England’s Tommy Fleetwood.
“I did my best to stay calm out there. I tried to stay patient on the course,” Scheffler said. “Was able to make some key shots and key putts to keep my round going.”
