Scheffler Wins Masters with Final Round 65, Eyes Return to PGA Tour
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The 31-year-old shot a 5-under-par 65 in the final round at Aronimink Golf Club. His strong round on Sunday helped him create separation between himself and the runners-up, Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. The 9-under total helped Rai win his maiden major, which also marked the biggest payday of his career.
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SB NationThe magic of golf is that it rewards the player who is most supposed to win and Rai rose to the top of golf’s most stout field. It was great to see.
Sky SportsRai is highly regarded by many of his peers as one of the most humble players on the PGA Tour. Jon Rahm, who finished three shots behind Rai, tied for second, heaped praise on the 31-year-old on Sunday.
CBS Sports"I played really good golf," Rahm said. "That's the only way to look at it. Just wish I'd have done better with the speed of the greens. Just couldn't seem to get it to the hole, and that's the reason why I didn't hole any more putts. Even so, with what Aaron [Rai] did today, catching him would have been very difficult. ... As far as I'm concerned, to be in the mix again and hit it as good as I did and perform as well as I did this weekend, it's been a great week. Four rounds at under par or even par, can't really ask too much more of myself. Just maybe obviously hole in a few more putts, which is not an easy task over here on these greens."
The Guardian SportBy the time Aaron Rai was walking to the 18th tee, 71 holes into the week, 17 holes into the round of his life, three shots clear, Rory McIlroy was already in the clubhouse doing the media rounds. “Looks like he’s going to win,” McIlroy said, as he glanced at Rai on one of the TV monitors dotted around, “which is great. You won’t find one person on property who’s not happy for him.” He was right. Or at least if there was anyone out there who felt differently, he wasn’t among any of the many men Rai had just beaten to win the Wanamaker Trophy.
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That work over the weekend at the Masters, along with the decision to tweak how he prepared for majors -- declining on Sunday to go into any specifics about what changes -- brought the intended results. He looked more in control of his golf ball than we've seen from him in some time, and with that control, he could get more creative and shape shots -- showing that off on Sunday as he was able to work the ball both directions, rather than being wholly reliant on his stock fade.
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Sky Sports"If the putter was a little bit hotter, he could well have been a champion and he played well enough to do so. Let's not discount him going forward - it looks like he's back to his best."
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What's next? The PGA Tour heads to Texas for The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, where Scheffler returns as defending champion. Early coverage begins on Thursday from 12.45pm on Sky Sports+ and 5pm on Sky Sports Golf.
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01 Yahoo Sports This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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02 SB Nation Aronimink delivered. The PGA Championship had all sorts of action as it began its final round on Sunday, and by the time everyone walked off the course only Aaron Rai was left standing.
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03 CBS Sports Rahm feels like his swing is in the best place it's been since 2021, including the 2023 season he dominated, but it's just a matter of getting the results to back up that feeling.
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04 The Guardian Sport “There’s very few people that are nicer and kinder human beings than Aaron,” said Jon Rahm, three shots back. “He’s such a good dude,” said Xander Schauffele, five behind.
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05 Sky Sports PGA Championship talking points include a big week for Jon Rahm, another missed cut for Bryson DeChambeau, missed opportunities for Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, plus a historic maiden win for England's Aaron Rai at Aronimink Golf Club
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