Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
Scheffler – who had been struggling with a neck injury – overcame a five-stroke deficit during a memorable final day at TPC Sawgrass, carding an eagle and six birdies in a stunning bogey-free 64 to finish on 20 under.
The world No 1 was left to wait as Ryder Cup team-mates Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele all had a chance to match his total, with Scheffler’s amazing win confirmed when none of the chasing trio could find a final-hole birdie to extend the contest.
Harman carded a final-round 68 to share second with Schauffele and Clark, who suffered an agonising lip-out on the final hole, while Matt Fitzpatrick birdied each of the final four holes to finish fifth on 16 under.
Scheffler’s victory makes him the first to successfully defend his title at The Players, with his win following his dominant success at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week and securing him an eighth PGA Tour title in 25 months.
Scottie Scheffler holes out a brilliant 82-yard eagle to the delight of the TPC Sawgrass crowd
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