#228 Scheffler’s PGA Championship Victory

This Podcast provides a detailed summary of the 107th PGA Championship held in May 2025 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. The Podcast focuses on Scottie Scheffler’s victory, which he secured with a score of -11, finishing five strokes ahead of the runners-up. It describes Scheffler’s challenges during the final round, including difficult moments and strategic adjustments, as well as the final results of the top players. Jon Rahm’s performance is also highlighted, with his hopes dashed on the difficult “Green Mile,” and there is a brief mention of a driver controversy involving Scheffler.

Based on the source, several key factors contributed to Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the 107th PGA Championship:

• Strong Overall Performance and Winning Margin:
Scheffler claimed his third major championship with a score of -11, finishing five shots clear of Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley. The decisive winning margin reflects the dominance of his performance.

• Resilience and Mental Strength:
Despite a rocky start—including a front-nine 37 and multiple bogeys—Scheffler showed exceptional composure and mental resilience. He openly admitted he didn’t have his “best stuff,” yet kept himself in contention and ultimately took control. He also handled the early-week driver test failure calmly and adapted by switching to a backup club.

• Excellent Back-Nine Performance:
Scheffler’s play improved significantly on the back nine, where he made key birdies. He described his back-nine effort as “really good golf.”

• Team Support and Strategy:
A pivotal moment came at the turn, when caddie Ted Scott suggested a minor alignment change—aiming slightly more to the right. Scheffler credited Scott for keeping him focused and praised his coach, Randy Smith, for helping him find the right swing rhythm. He called it a “team effort.”

• Outstanding Statistics:
Even with a backup driver, Scheffler led the field in Strokes Gained Tee-to-Green, ranked 8th in Strokes Gained Approach, and completed the tournament with just 107 putts over four rounds. He was 8-under on the par 5s and had a combined score of -9 on holes 14 and 15 for the week.

• Elite Bounce-Back Rate:
One of the most telling statistics was his bounce-back ability. Of his nine bogeys or worse throughout the week, he followed six with immediate birdies. He was the only player to achieve a bounce-back rate over .500—critical for maintaining momentum and avoiding costly setbacks.

• Technical Excellence:
Scheffler’s win also showcased his technical brilliance—from ball striking to course management and recovery under pressure.

These combined factors—resilience, strategic adjustments, mental strength, technical precision, and statistical excellence—secured Scottie Scheffler’s commanding win at Quail Hollow.

According to the source, the lowest final-round score on Sunday was a 65 by Harris English, who was one of three players (along with DeChambeau and Riley) to tie for second place at -6 (278 total).

• www.Golf247.eu