Scottie Scheffler secures victory at the 2024 Masters Tournament, establishing himself as part of an exclusive circle of golfers who have achieved the prestigious title on two occasions

Scottie Scheffler Triumphs at the 2024 Masters Tournament, Joins Elite Club of Two-Time Champions

Scottie Scheffler has etched his name in golfing history by capturing victory at the 2024 Masters Tournament, solidifying his membership in the exclusive group of only 17 golfers who have earned the illustrious title twice in their careers.

At a remarkable young age, Scheffler now stands as the fourth-youngest golfer to claim multiple green jackets, an impressive distinction shared only by legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Seve Ballesteros.

Scheffler’s triumph in the 88th Masters showcased his exceptional skills, finishing the tournament at an impressive 11-under and securing a four-stroke lead. This victory marks his third win in the last four events and his second major title in his previous three appearances at Augusta.

Emerging as the runner-up at seven-under was Ludvig Åberg, making an impressive debut at the Masters. Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Tommy Fleetwood shared the third-place spot, all finishing at four-under.

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— Scottie Scheffler Tracker (@ScottieTracker) April 6, 2023

Scheffler entered the tournament as the betting favorite at +400 odds. Notably, since 1985, only one golfer, Tiger Woods in 2005, had gone off at +450 odds or shorter and emerged as the Masters champion.

The week was fraught with drama and unique circumstances for the World No.1. With his wife in the final stages of pregnancy, Meredith Scheffler was unable to accompany Scottie to the tournament. He even mentioned that should she go into labor during the competition, he would leave immediately without hesitation.

Despite an early weather delay, gusting winds throughout the weekend, and the anticipation of impending fatherhood, Scheffler remained focused and gained over +4 strokes in total, surpassing the field—a feat he has accomplished more than anyone else in the world this season.

With this resounding victory, Scheffler earned 100 World Ranking Points, 600 FedEx Cup points, his second green jacket, and a prize purse of $3.6 million.

Let’s take a look at the thrilling final day of the Masters Tournament and Scottie Scheffler’s journey to triumph:

2:47 p.m.
The final round’s ultimate pairing, featuring Scheffler and Morikawa, tees off from the first hole. Both golfers deliver picturesque opening drives on Sunday afternoon.

Should Morikawa secure his maiden green jacket, it would mark his third major championship, leaving him just a U.S. Open Title away from completing the career Grand Slam.

Cam Smith narrows the gap and closes in on Scheffler, trailing by five shots. He records a score of 2-under for the day and sits at 3-under overall after three holes. Further down the leaderboard, Tom Kim finishes with an impressive final-round score of 66, ending the tournament at +5.

3:13 p.m.
Aberg demonstrates his skills by sinking a smooth 22-foot putt for a birdie on the second hole. With +600 odds on the live betting board, Aberg aspires to become the first debutant to claim victory at the Masters since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Shortly after Aberg and Homa birdie the second hole, Scheffler (+100) saves par on No. 2, maintaining his one-stroke lead over Morikawa and Homa. Xander Schauffele (+2500), who is 1-under on his round, remains a contender just four strokes behind Scheffler.

3:21 p.m.

Scheffler, now the favored contender with -140 odds to win, secures a birdie on Hole No. 3, extending his lead to two shots over Morikawa (+400) and Homa (+500). Ludvig Aberg (+700) demonstrates impressive performance from tee to green in the final round but struggles with a few missed putts, currently sitting at -5 overall. Tommy Fleetwood (+4000) joins the fray, registering 2-under par through seven holes. He now stands at 3-under along with Bryson DeChambeau (+4000), the 2020 U.S. Open champion, who bounces back with birdies on Holes 4 and 5 after bogeying two of the first three holes.

3:30 p.m.

Morikawa skillfully saves par on No. 4, while Scheffler (-105) fails to convert the par save, narrowing the gap between them to just one stroke. Morikawa’s odds to win the Masters climb to +400. Phil Mickelson concludes this year’s tournament with a 2-over 74 round and an overall score of 8-over, earning him the distinction of “Top Senior.”

3:47 p.m.

Scheffler (-110) misses a relatively short birdie putt on No. 5 but maintains his one-shot lead over Homa (+400) and Morikawa (+330). Fleetwood (+8000) aims to mount a Sunday charge, currently 2-under for the day and 3-under for the tournament through 8 holes. Tyrrell Hatton (+150000) impresses with a score of 5-under through 14 holes and 2-under for the tournament.

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— Scottie Scheffler Tracker (@ScottieTracker) April 21, 2022

3:57 p.m.

Defending champion Jon Rahm (+750) concludes his journey at Augusta without gaining momentum, finishing outside the top 40. Shortly after Rahm’s round concludes, Scheffler falls short with his long birdie attempt on No. 6. He maintains a one-stroke advantage over Morikawa (+400) and Homa (+500). Aberg (+400) showcases his skill by sticking his approach shot on the seventh hole, edging closer to making history.

4:15 p.m.

Trouble arises for Scheffler on Hole No. 7 as his shot encounters trees, resulting in another missed green and ultimately a bogey. Scheffler (+115) finds himself tied with Morikawa (+360) and Aberg (+230). Morikawa consistently positions himself for scoring opportunities in the Sunday afternoon but struggles to convert several birdie putts. Homa (+550) narrows the gap to one shot, with Fleetwood (+9000) and DeChambeau (+5500) within three strokes.

4:31 p.m.

Homa (+400) confidently sinks his short birdie putt on the eighth hole, bringing him to 6-under-par for the tournament. He briefly shares the lead before Scheffler (-110), known for his bounce-back ability with a birdie or better success rate of 43% this season, and Morikawa (+230), who hadn’t made a birdie since No. 8 yesterday, both birdie the 8th hole.

4:48 p.m.

In a dramatic turn of events, the final pairing experiences a three-shot swing. World No. 1 Scheffler (-175) continues his strong performance by following up his birdie on No. 8 with another on No. 9, solidifying his lead. Meanwhile, Morikawa (+1800) encounters trouble as he fails to escape a greenside bunker, resulting in a double bogey. As a result, Ludvig Aberg (+260) finds himself alone in second place, trailing Scheffler by just a single shot.

5:02 p.m.

Following his unfortunate double bogey on No. 9, Morikawa (+2500) struggles to regain momentum with a birdie. The two-time major champion now finds himself four strokes behind Scheffler (-250), who continues his impressive run by sinking a seven-foot birdie putt, marking his third consecutive birdie. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood’s (+15000) solid 3-under round positions him in solo fifth place on the leaderboard.

5:30 p.m.

Pars become scarce as the four players at the top of the leaderboard each encounter bogeys or worse in the last 10 minutes. Aberg (+850) starts the sequence with a double bogey on the 11th hole, followed by Scheffler (-550) with a bogey on the same hole. Morikawa (+9000) then double bogeys No. 11, and shortly after, Homa (+1100) double bogeys the 12th hole. Fleetwood (+15000) capitalizes on their struggles by making pars and making up ground, currently sitting at 4-under through 15 holes. Scheffler maintains the lead at -8, with Aberg and Homa tied for second at -5, followed by Fleetwood.

5:41 p.m.

The challenging play continues through Amen Corner, but Scheffler (-500) manages to find the green on the 12th hole and secures a par, maintaining a three-stroke lead over Aberg (+400) and Homa (+1200). Morikawa (+20000) sees his chances dwindling as he fails to convert a birdie attempt. With only six holes remaining, Scheffler knows that playing mistake-free golf is crucial to secure the victory.

5:56 p.m.

Fleetwood is making a late surge, but his putter hasn’t heated up on the back nine as needed to contend for the Green Jacket. With only the 18th hole remaining, Fleetwood sits at -4, five shots behind Scheffler (-750 to win), who just birdied the Par 5 13th hole. Aberg has climbed back within striking distance, currently at 7-under through 14 holes after consecutive birdies.

6:08 p.m.

Scheffler is in a groove right now. With a two-stroke lead over Aberg, he sticks his approach shot on No. 14 within a foot of the hole. It’s back-to-back birdies for the Texas native, extending his lead to three strokes over Aberg. He is now an overwhelming favorite at -3500. Meanwhile, Aberg encounters trouble on the 15th hole, finding the trees off the tee and being forced to lay up on the reachable par 5. Time is running out for those trailing Scheffler, and it seems like the tournament is his to lose.

6:24 p.m.

Scheffler, the overwhelming favorite heading into the Masters, is delivering as expected. With just three holes remaining after a par on the 15th, he maintains a three-stroke lead over Aberg. Homa and Morikawa sit five shots off the pace, while Fleetwood finishes the tournament with a solid round of 69, ending at 4-under par.

6:35 p.m.

As Scheffler walks towards the green on No. 16, he takes a long look at the leaderboard, realizing he is just three holes away from victory and making history as a multi-major winner. Unfazed by the moment, he confidently sinks a lengthy putt right down the center of the cup. With a four-stroke lead and heading to the 17th hole, the betting odds are taken off the board, indicating Scheffler’s dominance.

6:48 p.m.

While the Back Nine at Augusta is known to challenge golfers, Scheffler remains unfazed. The World No. 1 has been dominant on the closing nine, recording four birdies and maintaining control at 11-under par through 17 holes. He is just a couple of swings away from clinching another major championship.

Recap:

Saturday’s round started with a thrilling moment as Scheffler (-115) chipped in for a birdie on the first hole. He continued with an impressive 34-foot birdie putt on the third hole, taking a two-shot lead. However, his early-round magic didn’t last long. After the turn, Scheffler struggled on the 10th and 11th holes, playing them 3-over par and falling two shots behind the quartet at the top of the leaderboard at 6-under par: Collin Morikawa (+350), Max Homa (+750), Bryson DeChambeau (+2000), and Nicolai Højgaard (+10000). Nevertheless, Scheffler regrouped, displayed his exceptional skills, and joined the group at the top with a remarkable eagle putt on the 13th hole.