Scottie Scheffler Wins 2026 Masters In Dramatic Final Round
Scottie Scheffler Wins 2026 Masters In Dramatic Final Round...
Scottie Scheffler claimed his second Masters title on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with a thrilling one-stroke victory at Augusta National. The world No. 1 held off a charging Rory McIlroy and rising star Tom Kim to finish at 14-under par, cementing his status as golf's dominant player.
The win marks Scheffler's fifth major championship and his second green jacket, having previously won the Masters in 2022. His final-round 68 included clutch birdies on the iconic 12th and 16th holes, while McIlroy's late charge fell just short with a missed 12-foot putt on 18.
This victory comes at a pivotal moment for American golf, with Scheffler now joining Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson as the only players to win multiple Masters this century. The tournament drew record TV ratings for ESPN and CBS, with Sunday's final round peaking at 18.7 million viewers during the dramatic back nine.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley presented Scheffler with the green jacket in Butler Cabin shortly after the victory. The 29-year-old Texan earned $3.24 million from the tournament's $20 million purse, the largest in Masters history.
Social media erupted with reactions to Scheffler's win, particularly his emotional embrace with wife Meredith after sinking the winning putt. The moment trended nationally on Twitter for over six hours Sunday night. Golf analysts are already speculating whether Scheffler can challenge Jack Nicklaus' record of six Masters titles.
The victory solidifies Scheffler's position atop the Official World Golf Ranking, where he's now held the No. 1 spot for 52 consecutive weeks. It also gives him momentum heading into next month's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.
Sunday's final round featured several historic moments beyond Scheffler's win. Tiger Woods made his record 30th consecutive Masters cut before finishing tied for 32nd, while 19-year-old amateur Luke Clanton became the youngest player since 1935 to finish in the top 10.
