Scottie Scheffler Makes History As Back-to-Back Masters Champion
Scottie Scheffler Makes History As Back-to-Back Masters Champion...
Scottie Scheffler cemented his place in golf history on Sunday, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2001-2002 to win back-to-back Masters Tournaments. The 29-year-old Texan closed with a 4-under 68 at Augusta National to finish at 12-under for the tournament, three strokes ahead of runner-up Rory McIlroy.
The victory marks Scheffler's second green jacket in as many years and his fourth PGA Tour win of the 2026 season. His dominant performance at golf's most prestigious major has sparked celebrations across the golf world and put him in rare company. Only three other players - Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods - have won consecutive Masters titles.
Sunday's final round delivered high drama as McIlroy mounted a late charge with five birdies in his last seven holes. But Scheffler responded with clutch putting down the stretch, including a 12-foot par save on the 16th hole that effectively sealed the victory. The win extends Scheffler's lead in the FedEx Cup standings and strengthens his case as the world's best golfer.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley presented Scheffler with the iconic green jacket during a sunset ceremony on the clubhouse lawn. "This place is so special to me," Scheffler told CBS Sports. "To join those names on the trophy twice is something I'll never forget."
The victory is trending nationally as golf fans celebrate Scheffler's achievement and debate where he ranks among the sport's current elite. ESPN reported record-breaking social media engagement during Sunday's broadcast, with Scheffler's name generating over 1.2 million tweets per hour at the peak of the final round.
Scheffler's win caps an emotional week at Augusta that saw several former champions honored during the tournament's 90th anniversary celebration. The $3.6 million winner's check brings Scheffler's career earnings to over $48 million since turning professional in 2018.
With the victory, Scheffler becomes just the fourth player to win multiple Masters before age 30, joining Woods, Seve Ballesteros, and Horton Smith. Golf analysts are already speculating whether he can complete the rare three-peat when the tournament returns next April.
