Tiger Woods and Max Homa offer parenting advice to new dad Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship ahead of first event after birth of his son
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods and Max Homa offer parenting advice to new dad Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship ahead of first event after birth of his son

Daily Mail  

Tiger Woods and Max Homa had some words of wisdom for new dad Scottie Scheffler ahead of the PGA Championship this week. Scheffler, 27, and wife Meredith welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Bennett, on May 8 with the Masters champion rocking up to the second major of the year less than a week later. 1 Scottie Scheffler and wife Meredith welcomed their first child last week The Texan confirmed their baby boy, named Bennett, was born in a sweet social media post Tiger Woods was asked if he had any advice for the new dad ahead of the PGA Championship 'Be really nice to your wife,' said the the World No. He remains the betting favorite, even with Rory McIlroy coming off two straight victories, and defending champion Brooks Koepka coming off his first victory of the year at LIV Golf Singapore.

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World's top golfer sidelined from PGA tour by Christmas dinner injury: report
1 week, 6 days ago

World's top golfer sidelined from PGA tour by Christmas dinner injury: report

Raw Story  

A freak Christmas dinner injury sidelined the world's top golfer from the PGA tour, CNN reported Friday evening. “On Christmas Day while preparing dinner, Scottie sustained a puncture wound to the palm of his right hand from a broken glass,” said Blake Smith, the manager for Scheffler, in a statement. “Small glass fragments remained in the palm which required surgery.” …

Scottie Scheffler in a landslide to win PGA Tour player of the year for third straight time
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Scottie Scheffler in a landslide to win PGA Tour player of the year for third straight time

Associated Press  

Scottie Scheffler added another trophy to his awesome display Tuesday when he won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour player of the year in a landslide, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to win the award three straight times. While no one could match that year, there was the question of how players would view Xander Schauffele’s rare …

Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory
1 month ago

Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory

Associated Press  

NASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. Scheffler finished at 25-under 263 to tie the tournament record at Albany first set by Bubba Watson in 2015, and his six-shot victory was the largest in the nine years Tiger Woods’ holiday tournament has been held in the Bahamas. It feels nice to take a break …

Scottie Scheffler caps fine season as we look where men’s game is going in 2025
4 months, 1 week ago

Scottie Scheffler caps fine season as we look where men’s game is going in 2025

The Independent  

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Scottie Scheffler wins Tour Championship to capture FedEx Cup
4 months, 1 week ago

Scottie Scheffler wins Tour Championship to capture FedEx Cup

LA Times  

Scottie Scheffler holds his son, Bennett, as his wife, Meredith Scudder, watches on the 18th green after Scheffler’s win in the Tour Championship on Sunday. Challenged briefly Sunday in the Tour Championship, Scheffler responded with three straight birdies to make winning look as inevitable as it has seemed all year. Scheffler’s eight wins included the Masters, the Players Championship, an …

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Xander Schauffele is now in the conversation with Scheffler for best year in golf

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Xander Schauffele is the British Open champion, and the PGA Tour must be thrilled. The FedEx Cup is as meaningful as ever, a three-tournament stretch in August that could go a long way toward deciding who gets the players’ vote for PGA Tour player of the year. Schauffele is only the ninth player in the last 40 …

Hats off to Scheffler. His collection of caps remind him of what took him to No. 1
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hats off to Scheffler. His collection of caps remind him of what took him to No. 1

Associated Press  

PINEHURST, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler took two minutes to celebrate a big win at the Memorial, and then it was on to the next challenge — even though the next one is among the biggest in golf. Scheffler has won five of his last eight tournaments — the Masters, The Players Championship and three of the PGA Tour’s “signature” events …

U.S. Open Big Board: After Scottie Scheffler, how does the field stack up at Pinehurst?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Open Big Board: After Scottie Scheffler, how does the field stack up at Pinehurst?

New York Times  

PINEHURST, N.C. — Something worth thinking about as we prepare for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. — Miller Performance last 5 tournaments Memorial T22 Charles Schwab Challenge MC PGA Championship T35 Wells Fargo T8 RBC Heritage T55 Past Performance Best previous major finish T3 Strokes Gained 30-35 United States PGA Tour 9 Wyndham Clark PGA Tour United States Age: …

Scottie Scheffler, 27, breaks his own PGA Tour earnings record AGAIN after landing another $4MILLION with Memorial win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler, 27, breaks his own PGA Tour earnings record AGAIN after landing another $4MILLION with Memorial win

Daily Mail  

Scottie Scheffler broke yet more new ground on Sunday as he set another single-season PGA Tour earnings record with victory at the Memorial Tournament. Scottie Scheffler set a single-season PGA Tour earnings record at the Memorial Tournament Scheffler toasts victory at Muirfield Village with his wife Meredith and newborn son Bennett That is more than he made during the entirety …

Scottie Scheffler celebrates Memorial win with newborn son and wife Meredith in emotional scenes after ANOTHER PGA Tour triumph
7 months ago

Scottie Scheffler celebrates Memorial win with newborn son and wife Meredith in emotional scenes after ANOTHER PGA Tour triumph

Daily Mail  

Scottie Scheffler was greeted on the 18th green by wife Meredith and their baby son Bennett, with the World No 1 recording his first victory since becoming a father. It's the first tournament Scheffler has won since becoming a father and also the first since police charges were dropped following his shock arrest at the PGA Championship in May. The …

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele might have to watch the replay of his 6-foot putt to see how it dipped into the left side of the hole and looked as though it might spin out. “When it lipped in — I don’t really remember it lipping in,” Schauffele said Sunday at Valhalla, a course named for the heaven of Norse …

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every step Xander Schauffele took Sunday toward becoming a major champion brought small reminders that it was never going to be easy. Xander Schauffele watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. Xander Schauffele celebrates …

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship

Al Jazeera  

The world number one was handcuffed by police near to the PGA venue for not following orders after a traffic death. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESPN said Scheffler, the number one player in the world …

Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing

New York Times  

Xander Schauffele stepped onto the first tee Friday at Valhalla Golf Club after a historic first round at the PGA Championship. It tied the men’s major scoring record, the lowest round in PGA Championship history. Per Justin Ray, Morikawa is the eighth player in PGA Championship history to open with back-to-back rounds of 66 or lower. It’s an almost ideal …

US PGA Championship 2024: Schauffele shoots superb 62 with Scheffler and McIlroy in the mix
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US PGA Championship 2024: Schauffele shoots superb 62 with Scheffler and McIlroy in the mix

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy is craving deja vu to be the order of his week at the 106th US PGA Championship and even this early in proceedings the prospects appear that he could be drowning in the glorious stuff come Sunday. Secondly, the pacesetter happens to be Xander Schauffele and it was the American who McIlroy chased down in brutal fashion last …

Scottie Scheffler is in a fight at this PGA Championship. It’s the best thing for golf
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler is in a fight at this PGA Championship. It’s the best thing for golf

New York Times  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In case anyone had forgotten how dominant he has been this season, Scottie Scheffler wasted little time reminding them Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club. “It’s pretty cool to see somebody kind of push the limit on what you thought was possible,” Max Homa said earlier in the week. This brings me to this week’s PGA Championship and …

New dad Scheffler looks to get back in the swing at Valhalla
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New dad Scheffler looks to get back in the swing at Valhalla

China Daily  

Scottie Scheffler works on the practice green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky May 14, 2024. USA TODAY Sports] LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — New dad Scottie Scheffler arrived at Valhalla on Monday afternoon and began practicing for the 106th PGA Championship, searching for his third major title and fifth triumph in …

Scottie Scheffler’s secret: How a ‘venomous’ trash talker became the best golfer in the world
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler’s secret: How a ‘venomous’ trash talker became the best golfer in the world

New York Times  

It’s a week after he won the Masters, and Scottie Scheffler is hanging out at his local Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas, making it abundantly clear that he can beat a bunch of middle-aged men’s asses in pickleball. “You know that’s not true.” The Texas Longhorns golf team was at a match play event at Texas Tech in 2015, …

Scheffler never happier with his life, wife and son. Now he’s ready to grab another major at PGA
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scheffler never happier with his life, wife and son. Now he’s ready to grab another major at PGA

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scottie Scheffler has never spent much time reflecting on anything he has done, especially with something grand — another major championship — on the immediate horizon. “I married my high school sweetheart and I always wanted to play professional golf, and now I’m here,” Scheffler said. It was a pretty special time.” Scheffler has wanted to play …

New dad Scottie Scheffler feels prepared for PGA Championship challenge
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New dad Scottie Scheffler feels prepared for PGA Championship challenge

The Independent  

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Scottie Scheffler confirms birth of baby son in heartfelt Instagram post - with the World No 1 now set to play at this week's PGA Championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler confirms birth of baby son in heartfelt Instagram post - with the World No 1 now set to play at this week's PGA Championship

Daily Mail  

Scottie Scheffler has confirmed the birth of his first child, a boy called Bennett, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. The child was born last week, on May 8, and Scheffler is set to compete at the PGA Championship at Valhalla this week. Scottie Scheffler has confirmed the birth of his first child - a baby boy called Bennett The …

It’s a boy! Scottie Scheffler arrives at PGA Championship with a newborn at home
7 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s a boy! Scottie Scheffler arrives at PGA Championship with a newborn at home

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Valhalla on Monday for the PGA Championship and received congratulations at every turn, none related to any of his victories. Jon Rahm was among the first to greet Scheffler on the putting green, gave him a hug and said, “Have you had much sleep?” Rahm has two sons. He remains the …

Rory’s drought, Tiger’s health and Scheffler’s dominance – US PGA talking points
8 months ago

Rory’s drought, Tiger’s health and Scheffler’s dominance – US PGA talking points

The Independent  

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Tiger Woods and world’s top 100 named in PGA Championship field
8 months ago

Tiger Woods and world’s top 100 named in PGA Championship field

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods and the world’s 103 top-ranked golfers were among those named Tuesday as the field was announced for next week’s 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla. Woods, a 15-time major winner, has struggled to walk four rounds in tournaments since suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash but finished 60th in last month’s Masters and says he hopes …

Jordan Spieth’s left wrist injury isn’t getting any better. It’s also not getting worse
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Spieth’s left wrist injury isn’t getting any better. It’s also not getting worse

Associated Press  

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The left wrist injury Jordan Spieth first suffered a week before the PGA Championship last year hasn’t gone away. “It’s a come-and-go thing,” Spieth said last week after his pro-am round at the RBC Heritage. “It is a little bit different playing tour golf than it is in college, but I’m sure he’ll be ready …

Analysis: Golf has two dominant forces in Scheffler and Korda. It didn’t happen overnight
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Golf has two dominant forces in Scheffler and Korda. It didn’t happen overnight

Associated Press  

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Golf went a decade without being able to identify a dominant player. That hasn’t happened since Tiger Woods doubled the world ranking lead over Phil Mickelson toward the end of 2009. Nelly Korda went through 2023 without winning on the LPGA Tour — her only title was the Aramco Series in London on the Ladies …

Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run

Associated Press  

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A Masters green jacket wasn’t enough for Scottie Scheffler. Victory was inevitable — Scheffler had a five-shot lead with three holes to play when the final round, delayed 2 1/2 hours because of storms Sunday afternoon, was suspended by darkness. “Coming off the high last week to going into here, not really with a ton …

Masters champ Scottie Scheffler posts a 63 and leads the RBC Heritage by 1 shot
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Masters champ Scottie Scheffler posts a 63 and leads the RBC Heritage by 1 shot

Associated Press  

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scottie Scheffler drilled his opening tee shot — straight down the middle, of course — with a grandstand packed with spectators behind him. Thousands of fans didn’t want to miss the Masters champion on Saturday in the RBC Heritage, and Scheffler didn’t disappoint. One last birdie on the 18th hole at Harbour Town gave Scheffler …

Scottie Scheffler and his heavily pregnant wife Meredith face another anxious Sunday as he storms into the lead at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina... after vowing to walk off at the Masters if she
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler and his heavily pregnant wife Meredith face another anxious Sunday as he storms into the lead at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina... after vowing to walk off at the Masters if she

Daily Mail  

Scottie Scheffler and his heavily pregnant wife Meredith will face another anxious day on Sunday after he moved into contention to win again on the PGA Tour. 1 has a one-shot lead going into Sunday after winning the Masters last week Scheffler's wife, Meredith, is in Texas and due to give birth to their first child any day now The …

Scottie Scheffler puts on a show for second Masters title
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler puts on a show for second Masters title

Hindustan Times  

Scottie Scheffler winning golf tournaments is as much a certainty as death and taxes. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta Single-handedly, with one magnificent shot after another, he sucked out every bit of thrill and drama from the first major of the year. Every shot from the …

Scottie Scheffler is a Masters champion again. And he’s never satisfied
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler is a Masters champion again. And he’s never satisfied

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler manages enormous expectations so well because he never spends too much time thinking about the past or the future. “He just seemed focused on doing Scottie Scheffler things,” said Ted Scott, the caddie who has been on Scheffler’s bag during his amazing ride to the top of the golf world. “Those targets seem big when …

Unstoppable Scottie Scheffler wins second Augusta Masters title in three years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Unstoppable Scottie Scheffler wins second Augusta Masters title in three years

The Hindu  

Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at Augusta National, all of them showing what everyone was watching — a Masters champion again, the undisputed best player in golf. “I had a lot of really talented players trying to chase me down, and I knew pars weren’t going to get it done,” …

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s live coverage of the 2024 Masters tournament. “I had a lot of really talented players trying to chase me down, and I knew pars weren’t going to get it done,” Scheffler said. “He is pretty amazing at letting things roll off his back and stepping up to very difficult golf shots and treating them like their own,” …

Scottie Scheffler lives up to his No. 1 ranking by winning his second Masters title
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler lives up to his No. 1 ranking by winning his second Masters title

LA Times  

Scottie Scheffler said all last week that he would pull out of the Masters if his expectant wife went into labor during the tournament. 1 player was true to form Sunday, remaining steady through “Amen Corner” when the rest of his top competitors got wobbly during that brutal stretch comprising 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National. Scottie Scheffler …

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters for the 2nd time
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters for the 2nd time

NPR  

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters for the 2nd time Enlarge this image toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters Tournament for the second time, taking the green jacket in Augusta, Ga., on Sunday. The storied tournament at Augusta National Golf Club took place over four days, with the fourth and final round being …

Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters for his second green jacket
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters for his second green jacket

New York Times  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler has been stating his claim as the No. Scheffler, 27, won the Masters by four strokes over a star-studded leaderboard for his second green jacket in three years. The four men playing in the last two groups — Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Ludvig Åberg — were all tied at 6-under at one point …

Scottie Scheffler’s second Masters win is what greatness looks like
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler’s second Masters win is what greatness looks like

New York Times  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The statistical models had it all mapped out. “You just know that he’s going to be there, and he’s going to play well.” By slipping on his second green jacket in two years Sunday afternoon, Scheffler became the second player to win the Masters and The Players Championship in the same season, joining Tiger Woods. “Nothing,” says …

The Masters: How to watch the final round and betting odds for golf’s first major of 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Masters: How to watch the final round and betting odds for golf’s first major of 2024

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler enters the final round of the Masters with a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and a two-shot advantage over Max Homa. Tiger Woods warms up on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. He shared the …

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, takes aim at a second Masters championship
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, takes aim at a second Masters championship

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s live coverage of the 2024 Masters tournament. “You have to learn how to say no to certain people,” he said, “because ultimately, when you come out to a golf tournament, you’re here to compete, and you’re here to do your best. And you can’t really get caught up in all the stuff that’s going around you.” Make …

Column: Scottie Scheffler has a big golf game. What he doesn’t have is a big head
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: Scottie Scheffler has a big golf game. What he doesn’t have is a big head

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler would rank near the bottom if the popular “strokes gained” statistic of golf had a category for celebrations. Then I walk around with a big head thinking, ‘This is how great I am.’ That’s not good, either,” Scheffler said in an interview before he went on his most recent run. She’s the one …

Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger Woods
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger Woods

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with Tiger Woods because golf, like other sports, is always looking for the heir to the throne. “I think that’s a funny question,” Scheffler said Sunday evening after his record-tying final round made him the first back-to-back winner of The Players Championship. He really does.” Scheffler has …

Scottie Scheffler, with hot putter, demolishes the field to win at Bay Hill
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler, with hot putter, demolishes the field to win at Bay Hill

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler figured the simple solution to his putting struggles was to quit trying so hard. “It would be borderline unfair if he starts putting really good,” U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark said after finishing second. “I never want to wish ill on anybody, but if starts putting positive each week it’s going to be really hard …

Extremely grateful for what Tiger Woods is doing for golf: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler
1 year, 1 month ago

Extremely grateful for what Tiger Woods is doing for golf: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler

The Hindu  

1 Scottie Scheffler is “extremely grateful” that Tiger Woods has taken an active role in shaping the future of professional golf. Having recently joined the PGA Tour’s policy board, Woods will be voice of the players as the Tour aims to seal a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. His voice definitely holds a lot of weight,” Scheffler said …

Scheffler eyes a “special” Masters club, McIllroy chases his first
1 year, 9 months ago

Scheffler eyes a “special” Masters club, McIllroy chases his first

Hindustan Times  

Despite sitting on what seemed like a comfortable five-shot lead on Saturday evening, Scottie Scheffler revealed after his Masters victory last year that he woke up crying before the final round and that his wife needed to reinforce his belief system that led to a dominating win. I don’t know what the emotions will be, but hopefully I will find …

Scheffler looks primed for rare Masters double
1 year, 9 months ago

Scheffler looks primed for rare Masters double

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There are plenty of perks that come from being the reigning Masters champion. But, he was quick to add, “It’s not a motivating factor for me.” Scheffler knows it’s tough enough to put together two straight shots that go where you want, so the odds of syncing up four stellar rounds at Augusta National — then four …

Augusta Masters 2023, Pairings: McIlroy joined by Kim and Burns, Scheffler with Homa
1 year, 9 months ago

Augusta Masters 2023, Pairings: McIlroy joined by Kim and Burns, Scheffler with Homa

The Hindu  

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will be joined by fifth-ranked Max Homa while world number two Rory McIlroy opens alongside Tom Kim and Sam Burns when the 87th Masters begins Thursday. Four-time major winner McIlroy, trying to complete a career Grand Slam, will play the first two rounds alongside 20-year-old South Korean Kim, who won two PGA titles last year, …

PGA Tour in ‘arms race’ of dollars and leaning on loyalty
2 years, 6 months ago

PGA Tour in ‘arms race’ of dollars and leaning on loyalty

Associated Press  

CROMWELL, Conn. — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour can’t win an “arms race” against Saudi-funded LIV Golf when the weapon is money. “If this is an arms race and if the only weapons here are dollar bills, the PGA Tour can’t compete. That’s an increase of just over $50 million in prize money, or roughly what Johnson reportedly …

Masters champ Scheffler, Johnson among those missing PGA cut
2 years, 7 months ago

Masters champ Scheffler, Johnson among those missing PGA cut

Associated Press  

TULSA, Okla. — Scottie Scheffler arrived at Southern Hills with a green jacket hanging in his closet, the No. Scheffler wasn’t alone on a mercurial day in Oklahoma, where stiff winds that made scoring difficult early yielded to calm afternoon weather that allowed Bubba Watson to match the PGA record with a round of 63. Definitely no gripes with the …

Live updates | Scheffler with 71 in hunt for another major
2 years, 7 months ago

Live updates | Scheffler with 71 in hunt for another major

Associated Press  

TULSA, Okla. — The Latest on the first round of the PGA Championship : ___ 6:45 p.m. For the first time in more than two months, Masters champion and world No. “It’s just golf.” ___ 1:30 p.m. Rory McIlroy’s birdie on the final hole put him back on top early in the PGA Championship at Southern Hills. ___ 11 a.m. …

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