Scheffler wins the Masters: “Can’t put it into words”

“I really can't put into words what it means to win this tournament,” said Scheffler at the award ceremony after putting on the world-famous green jacket. “There is nothing more to say than: Thank you. I appreciate it."

Two weeks after his rise to number one in the world golf rankings, Scheffler entered the final day at Magnolia Lane in the US state of Georgia with a three-shot lead. Thanks to a round of 71 on the par-72 course, the lead was never really in danger. Scheffler finished the four days with a total of 278 strokes and was the only participant to stay under par in every round. McIllroy played an outstanding round of 64 on Sunday, but was unable to catch up with Scheffler. This year, the win will award record prize money of 2,7 million US dollars (around 2,5 million euros). Scheffler collects a record amount Last year, the Japanese winner Hideki Matsuyama received $2,07 million. The total prize money grew from $11,5 million to $15 million - the highest amount ever at a major tournament. Matsuyama finished tied for 14th and, as tradition requires, helped Scheffler into the green jacket at the award ceremony. All former champions have a lifetime right to compete in future Masters. “That’s the coolest part of this deal,” Scheffler said.

Tiger Woods was celebrated by the masses. © APA/getty / Gregory Shamus

14 months after his serious car accident, this rule also enabled Tiger Woods to make his celebrated and impressive comeback at a PGA tournament. The five-time Masters winner was unable to maintain his impressive level from Thursday, when he had his fans dreaming of a sensational victory after a round of 71. But in contrast to top players Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, powerhouse Bryson DeChambeau and Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, the 46-year-old made the cut. Woods emotional “It was an incredible feeling. Words can’t really describe it,” Woods said. “Considering where I was a little over a year ago and what my prospects were, being here now and playing four full rounds. A month ago I wasn’t sure if I could do this.”

Cameron Smith said goodbye to all chances of victory with a triple bogey on the twelfth hole. The three-shot deficit at the start of day four became five for the Australian at the end of a round of 73. He finished tied for third place with Shane Lowry from Ireland.

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Scheffler wins the Masters: “Can’t put it into words”

Eight weeks after his first victory on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler won the legendary Augusta Masters. The victory with a three-shot lead over Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy is the greatest success of the 25-year-old Texan's career.

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