Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship, Claims Third Major/ TezzBuzz/ 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 pairs 273.
• Claims his third career major and first Wanamaker Trophy, adding to two Masters wins.
• Led by five earlybut was tied with Jon Rahm by the 10th hole.
• Responded with flawless back-nine golfturning the tie into a five-shot win.
• Jon Rahm faded late with three closing double bogeystying 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 titlesadding 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.

The Turning Point

Tied on the 10th tee after a front nine filled with wayward shots, Scheffler locked in. With relentless precisionhe hit every key shot and made critical putts while Rahm stumbled.

• On the par-5 15thScheffler 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 71finishing 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.

He shot 73 and finished T8a disappointing ending to a strong push.

Other Contenders

Harris English, who posted the day’s low round of 65joked as he saw Scheffler’s name atop the leaderboard:

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 morea 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)

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 T47marking 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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