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PGA Championship 2024: The Valhalla Golf Club

After 2014, the PGA Championship 2024 returns to Valhalla Golf Club. (Photo: Getty)
After 2014, the PGA Championship 2024 returns to Valhalla Golf Club. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Championship 2024 will take place at Valhalla Golf Club between May 16 and 19. The last time the major was held on this course, Rory McIlroy won on a dramatic final day in 2014. Ten years after McIlroy’s last major victory, a lot has changed on the golf course. A look at the venue for the second major of the year.

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PGA Championship 2024: The Return to Valhalla

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private golf club designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1986. This year, as part of the PGA Championship 2024, the major will be held for the fourth time in the history of the golf club – most recently in 2014. Since then, the club has switched from bentgrass on the fairways and tees to a Zoysia variety This allows the grass to be cut shorter and the ball to roll better. Some tees have also been lengthened.

The first hole of the course is a par 4, stretches over almost 443 meters (484 yards) and has been extended by 35 meters (38 yards). Due to the bend to the left, players should be careful not to hit too close to the left side of the fairway. Since 2014, the second hole has also been a par 4 with a length of 457 meters (500 yards). It continues with a 190-meter (208-yard) par 3 that winds between the tee and the green and then curves around the right side of the green. The green is protected by a large bunker on the right and a smaller bunker on the left and behind the green. On the fourth hole, another par 4 with a length of 340 meters (372 yards) awaits, which is protected by a deep bunker on the left and a small bunker on the right. Two more par 4s await on the fifth and sixth holes, which stretch to 423 meters (463 yards) and 453 meters (495 yards). While hole five, which bends slightly to the right, is one of the most difficult holes on the course, the sixth hole offers a special highlight with Floyd’s Fork running through it. It continues with the par 5 of the seventh hole: at a length of 546 meters (597 yards), players have the option of playing to the left or right thanks to a split fairway. The shorter route is to the left, the safer one to the right. At 174 meters (190 yards), the eighth hole is the shortest hole on the course. It is guarded by a deep bunker in front of the green and a slippery catchment area behind it. The first nine holes end with a 379-meter (415-yard) par 4. The difficulty of this hole lies in the uphill approach to the clubhouse. One of the largest and deepest bunkers on the course is located directly to the right of the green.

With a length of 539 meters (590 yards), the second longest hole on the course opens the back nine as a par 4. Both the tenth hole and the 193-meter (211-yard) par 3 eleventh hole are largely unchanged. At 452 meters (494 yards), however, the twelfth hole has been lengthened by 25 meters (27 yards) compared to 2014. The green has one of the deepest bunkers on the course on the right and dense Kentucky bluegrass on the left. This is followed by the 321-meter (351-yard) par 4 13th hole, Valhalla’s signature hole and the shortest par 4 on the course. The tee shot has been set about 9 feet (2.7 meters) lower to allow for good visibility. The green is built almost 6 meters (20 ft) high on large boulders and surrounded by water. At a length of 232 meters (254 yards), the 14th hole is the longest par 3 on the course, which has been lengthened by around 34 meters (37 yards) since 2014. The three par 4s on holes 15 (398 meters/435 yards), 16 (465 meters/ 508 yards) and 17 (432 meters/ 472 yards) are largely unchanged. Finally, a par 5 with a length of 521 meters (570 yards) awaits on the 18th. The hole has been lengthened by 26 meters (28 yards) since 2014. A large bunker protects the left side of the fairway and the water on the right.

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PGA Championship 2024: Favorites, TV Times and Valhalla – An Overview

After 2014, the PGA Championship 2024 will once again take place in Valhalla. (Photo: Getty)
After 2014, the PGA Championship 2024 will once again take place in Valhalla. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Championship 2024 is just around the corner. Between May 16 and 19, the best golfers in the world will compete at the legendary Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. At the second major of the year, players will compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy and prize money of $17.5 million with the champion winning $3.15 million (As of 2023). A look at the tournament’s favorites and headliners, the famous course and streaming offers.

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PGA Championship 2024: Defending Champion Koepka and other Favorites

At the PGA Championship 2024, Brooks Koepka will be the defending champion and one of the big favorites in Valhalla. The 34-year-old LIV golfer has already won the major three times and successfully defended his title in 2019. Koepka is already an outstanding major golfer and will certainly be one of the top players this year.

There is still a question mark over the participation of the second big favorite in the tournament. Scottie Scheffler is expecting his first baby in the next few days and has therefore withdrawn his participation for the time being. However, the first rumors are already emerging that the child has already been born and that participation in the PGA Championship 2024 is back on the cards. The 27-year-old finished second behind Koepka last year and is currently in outstanding form. This year, Scheffler has already won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, defended his title at THE PLAYERS Championship and triumphed at The Masters 2024, followed by victory at the RBC Heritage just one week later. Should the world number one take part in the tournament, he will certainly be a big favorite for the Wanamaker Trophy.

The third player to be mentioned is certainly Rory McIlroy. Although it has been ten years since the 35-year-old’s last major victory, the two-time PGA Championship winner is always a force to be reckoned with. Fittingly, McIlroy’s last victory at a major was at the 2014 PGA Championship, which was also held in Valhalla at the time. Possibly a good sign for the world number two. Other favorites are sure to be in-form players Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg and Co.

Fans can also look forward to Justin Thomas, the winner of 2017 and 2022, and Phil Mickelson, who celebrated his second title in 2021 after 2005. Four-time champion Tiger Woods, who is playing his first tournament since The Masters 2024, is also sure to be a special highlight.

How to watch the PGA Championship 2024: US & UK

In the USA, the PGA Championship 2024 will mainly be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+. CBS will also broadcast the tournament on Saturday and Sunday. These channels will provide full coverage.

DayTV channel and time
Thursday, May 16ESPN+ 7:00AM-12:00PM
ESPN 12:00PM-8:00PM
Friday, May 17ESPN+ 7:00AM-1:00PM
ESPN 1:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, May 18ESPN+ 8:00AM-10:00AM
ESPN 10:00AM-1:00PM
CBS 1:00PM-7:00PM
Sunday, May 19ESPN+ 8:00AM-10:00AM
ESPN 10:00AM-1:00PM
CBS 1:00PM-7:00PM
The TV times in the US.

In the UK, Sky is the rights holder for the broadcast of the tournament and offers a broadcast of the entire event.

DayTV channel and time
Thursday, May 16Sky Sports Main Event from 13:00
Sky Sports Golf from 13:00
Sky Sports Main Event from 22:30
Friday, May 17Sky Sports Golf from 13:00
Sky Sports Main Event from 17:00
Sky Sports Main Event from 22:30
Saturday, May 18Sky Sports Golf from 14:00
Sunday, May 19Sky Sports Golf from 14:00
Sky Sports Main Event from 19:30
The TV times in the UK.

There is also the official PGA Championship app, which offers further exclusive content for visitors on site and viewers at home.

PGA Championship 2024: Return to the Legendary Valhalla Golf Club

Ten years after Rory McIlroy’s legendary victory at the Major, the PGA Championship 2024 will once again take place in Valhalla. The golf club, nestled in the beauty of Kentucky, is no stranger to hosting major golf events, and this will be the fourth time the PGA Championship has been held here. Past majors at Valhalla have seen golf legends such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy claim victory.

The course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, stretches over a length of 7609 yards and is played as a par 71. At 597 yards, the seventh hole is the longest on the course. The shortest hole on the course is hole 3 at just 208 yards.

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PGA Championship 2024: Talor Gooch Receives Special Invitation

Part of the field at the PGA Championship 2024: Talor Gooch. (Image: Getty)
Part of the field at the PGA Championship 2024: Talor Gooch. (Image: Getty)

From May 16th to 19th, the PGA Championship 2024 will take place at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Following the US Masters 2024 in April, it’s the second major of the year. Among the players in the field is Talor Gooch, who typically competes in the LIV Golf League. The PGA extended a special invitation to him for the tournament.

PGA Championship 2024 with Talor Gooch

As announced by Talor Gooch via social media, the American has received an invitation from the PGA of America for the PGA Championship 2024. It will be Gooch’s fifth appearance in the tournament. In addition to him, Joaquin Niemann, who also plays in the LIV Golf League, received a special invitation. An official list of participants in the major will follow in the coming days. However, it is known that the two LIV players will compete next week and will be part of the 156-player field.

First major for Gooch this year

After not receiving an invitation for Talor Gooch for the US Masters 2024 in April, the PGA Championship 2024 marks the first major of the year for the 32-year-old. Leading up to the Masters, Gooch made headlines by criticizing the PGA for the absence of invitations for some LIV players, questioning the level of the tournament.

Talor Gooch has already participated in the past four PGA Championships. His best finish came in 2022 with a tied 20th place. Last year, he missed the cut.

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Invitation Accepted: Tiger Woods to Play the US Open 2024

Tiger Woods last played the 2024 US Masters (Photo: Getty)
Tiger Woods last played the 2024 US Masters (Photo: Getty)

It is the first time in almost 30 years that Tiger Woods has not automatically qualified for a major tournament. Thanks to his countless successes, Woods has not missed a single major qualification since the 1996 PGA Championship, in which he took part as an amateur. In 2024, he will have to rely on a special permit for the first time.

While he enjoys a lifetime entry into the US Masters and the PGA Championship and is allowed to play in the British Open until the age of 60, his eligibility to play in the US Open expired this year. He last received a five-year exemption for the US Open following his victory at the 2019 US Masters, but this expired at the beginning of the year.

Tiger Woods plays the US Open 2024 thanks to special permit

Tiger Woods celebrated his last major success in 2019. His victory at the 2019 US Masters was considered the greatest comeback in golf history – since then, Woods has been plagued by various injuries that have repeatedly made it impossible for him to play golf. He has since competed in several major tournaments again. He has announced about one start per month for this season. This includes participation in the US Open 2024.

However, Tiger Woods needed special permission to do so: “The U.S. Open, our national championship, is a truly special event for our game and one that has helped define my career. I’m honored to receive this exemption and could not be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year’s U.S. Open, especially at Pinehurst, a venue that means so much to the game.”

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Woods last won the tournament in 2008 and this year, from June 13-16, it will be decided whether the 15-time major champion will triumph once again. “The story of the U.S. Open could not be written without Tiger Woods,” USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer said in a statement. “From his 15-stroke victory at Pebble Beach in 2000 to his inspiring win on a broken leg at Torrey Pines in 2008, this championship is simply better when Tiger is in the field, and his accomplishments in the game undoubtedly made this an easy decision for our special exemption committee.”

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Ryder Cup 2025: Thomas Bjorn Becomes Vice-Captain Again

After the successful collaboration in Rome, Luke Donald has reappointed Thomas Bjorn as vice-captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup. (Source: Getty)
After the successful collaboration in Rome, Luke Donald has reappointed Thomas Bjorn as vice-captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup. (Source: Getty)

Luke Donald has appointed Thomas Bjorn as vice-captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup, which will take place at Bethpage Black, New York, USA, from September 26-28, 2025. Bjorn was already part of the coaching team at the 2023 Ryder Cup when Team Europe secured a memorable 16 ½ – 11 ½ victory over the United States at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. It will be the Dane’s tenth appearance in the continental competition, his sixth as vice-captain. Donald was already presented as the new captain in November.

Success-proven team for the 2025 Ryder Cup

Preparations for the 2025 Ryder Cup continue to gather pace and Luke Donald has added another well-known figure to his captain’s team: Thomas Bjorn has been appointed by Luke Donald as second vice-captain for the prestigious golf event. Together with Donald and Edoardo Molinari, who has also been reappointed as vice-captain, the European team was already successful in Rome in 2023. “It was a natural progression from last time,” commented Bjorn on the reappointment. “Luke called me and said he wanted me to be there in New York too, knowing that the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will be a completely different challenge. We discussed back and forth, mainly about how to move on from our win in Rome and prepare for New York by evaluating and building on what happened in Rome.”

“I’m very excited to have Thomas back in the team,” Donald expressed enthusiastically. “As soon as I was named captain again, I immediately thought about who I wanted on the backroom staff. And Thomas was definitely one of them. He means a lot to me. He’s passed on his knowledge and I’ve had a great relationship with him over the last few years. It’s important to have those relationships, to enjoy the people you spend time with on this journey.” Bjorn, who was involved in three European victories as a player in 1997, 2002 and 2014, now returns to the team as vice-captain as the Europeans aim to have similar success on American soil.

“We had a fantastic atmosphere in Rome,” Bjorn reflected. “Luke did a great job. He was a fantastic leader, not just of 12 players, but of the whole Team Europe of the Ryder Cup who worked so hard behind the scenes. It was great for me to be part of that because I knew how all those things worked in Paris. To see him add a few extra things in Rome and make it even better was amazing and I was very proud of him. He was exceptional.”

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Masters 2024: Scheffler’s Caddie Ted Scott Repeats Masters Double

Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott at the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott at the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

If Scottie Scheffler’s sporting career continues like this, Ted Scott will become a kind of second Steve Williams. The New Zealander was in the pocket of the GOAT in Tiger Woods’ heyday and became the wealthiest sportsman in his home country thanks to the ten per cent share of the boss’s prize money.

Ted Scott and his unique way of celebrating the Masters win

This year, Ted Scott has already shared in Scheffler’s successes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship as well as the other top placings, and his Masters triumph adds another 360,000 dollars in prize money commission. This year, the man in his early fifties has certainly earned more money from the world number one’s pocket than, for example, Rory McIlroy on the fairways.

In total, the former mini tour pro is likely to have raked in just under six million dollars since Scheffler persuaded him to give up early retirement in 2021, which Scott decided to do after splitting with Bubba Watson. Interestingly, he won the Masters Tournament with the left-hander in 2012 and 2014, and exactly ten years later he repeated the feat with Scottie Scheffler. And because he secured the flag of 18 again yesterday, including the flagstick as a trophy, Ted Scott can celebrate the victory again like he did two years ago:

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The Masters Tournament 2024 Stats – How Difficult the Augusta National Golf Course Was

The stats for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
The stats for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

The Masters Tournament 2024 was characterised by adverse weather conditions. Strong gusts of wind left the pros at Augusta National baffled at times and pushed the balls of golf’s best players into unusual positions. It is therefore hardly surprising that some of the results of the Major opener were well over par.

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The Masters Tournament 2024: Augusta National presented itself as a monster

The time-honoured Augusta National had some “hellish” conditions in this 88th Masters. The wind turned the fast greens into glass slabs and the challenging greenside bunkers almost magically attracted errant shots. The water hazards, especially in the Amen Corner, also caused some pros to lose golf balls and some penalty strokes. With gusts of up to 50 km/h, the wind swept across the course, driving the sand from the bunkers into the eyes of the stars and causing the balls on the greens to tremble.

But first the positive results of the Major week:

With a total of 21 eagles over the four days of the tournament, the stars of the golf world created some terrific memories. Hole-outs from the fairway and incredible putts from long range were anything but the order of the day, but the jubilation of the happy players was all the more rousing. The second hole of the course recorded the most two-under-par results. The 585-yard (535-metre) par 5 was holed seven times for an eagle, with holes 8 and 13 sharing second place in this statistic with four each.

Birdies were also played, albeit significantly fewer than in previous editions or other major tournaments. With 866 birdies, the Masters 2024 nevertheless achieved a considerable number. The two birdies by Rahm and DeChambeau certainly stood out, with both players saving themselves the trip to the green and holing out directly from the fairway.

Frustration and penalty strokes at the 2024 Masters

However, the 866 birdies were offset by 1099 bogeys. With around 90 more on the back nine, the first and last two holes of the back nine were particularly difficult. The average score on the par 4s was between 4.2 and 4.5 strokes and therefore well over par. In addition to the many bogeys, there were also 176 double bogeys or worse, again with more than twice as many high scores on the back nine compared to the first half of the round. Jordan Spieth’s renewed drama on hole 15 will probably be most memorable, when the American had to record a 9 in his first round after missing the green, chipping into the water and then needing a further four shots to hole out.

The result of the final round was that only eight players were able to maintain a total score of under par. Sunday seemed to be a little more favourable in terms of playing conditions, with eleven players recording a round in the 60s, compared to just seven players on Day 1.

Viewing figures for the Masters 2024 on an upward trend

Away from the action, the American media also repeatedly focuses on the dwindling viewer numbers for PGA Tour events. The Masters 2024, with the LIV golfers once again facing off against the PGA Tour ranks, resembled a kind of “test run”. And it seems that golf fans would rather watch their stars in a tournament field. As ESPN reported, viewer numbers rose significantly compared to the previous year, by 28 per cent to 3.2 million viewers in Round 1 on the American channel. The following days also delivered new top results last seen in 2018, with a high of 3.6 million on Friday.

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The Masters Tournament 20024: The Highlights of the fourth round

Scottie Scheffler on this way to receive the second green jacket in his career. (Photo: Getty)

The final round of The Masters Tournament 2024, part of the prestigious PGA Tour, has concluded at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA. This exclusive golf club, synonymous with the Masters Tournament, unfurled its flawless greens and challenging pin positions for the world’s top golfers during the four rounds of the tournament. Among the players, five stood out on the leaderboard with their remarkable total scores.

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In a culmination of the day Scottie Scheffler claimed his second Masters title at Augusta National, finishing with a four-shot lead. At the eight hole, he managed to score three consecutive birdies with which he first expanded his lead from the previous round. Despite challenges at Amen Corner, Scheffler managed to keep his lead with fewer mistakes than his competitors and concluded his victory with with a total score of -11. Close behind, Ludvig Åberg from Sweden secured second place with a score of -7. Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, alongside Americans Max Homa.

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The Masters Tournament 2024: Scottie Schefflers highlights in round 4

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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The Masters Tournament 2024: This is how much prize money the players receive

The prize money for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
The prize money for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

At the 88th edition of the Masters Tournament, Scottie Scheffler once again proved why he is number 1 in the world rankings. At the first major of the season, Scheffler gave his competitors no chance and confidently secured his second Masters title. The organizers have now announced this year’s prize money to coincide with the final round. After the record sum of 2023, those responsible at Augusta National Golf Club are once again increasing the sum, this time by two million dollars, to more than 20 million. Scottie Scheffler can look forward to 3.6 million dollars.

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How much prize money will the players receive at the Masters Tournament 2024?

As with other tournaments, the prize money will be divided up on a staggered basis, this time with 3.6 million dollars for the winner of the Major. This is followed by the other top three places, also with six-figure sums, up to 50th place with a further 50 thousand dollars. Unlike in previous years, the distribution is not 20 per cent for the winner, 18 per cent for second place and 6.8 per cent for third place. This year, first place will receive 18 per cent, second place will receive 10.8 per cent and third place will continue to receive 6.8 per cent of the prize money pot. The exact distribution of the prize money is therefore as follows:

Position Player Prize Money
1st Scottie Scheffler $3,600,000
2nd Ludvig Aberg $2,160,000
T3 Tommy Fleetwood $1,040,000
T3 Collin Morikawa $1,040,000
T3 Max Homa $1,040,000
T6 Cameron Smith $695,000
T6 Bryson DeChambeau $695,000
8th Xander Schauffele $620,000
T9 Will Zalatoris $540,000
T9 Tyrrell Hatton $540,000
T9 Cameron Young $540,000
T12 Adam Schenk $406,000
T12 Patrick Reed $406,000
T12 Matthieu Pavon $406,000
T12 Cam Davis $406,000
T16 Chris Kirk $310,000
T16 Sepp Straka $310,000
T16 Byeong Hun An $310,000
T16 Nicolai Hojgaard $310,000
T20 Taylor Moore $250,000
T20 Lucas Glover $250,000
T22 Adam Scott $175,500
T22 Keegan Bradley $175,500
T22 Rory McIlroy $175,500
T22 Joaquin Niemann $175,500
T22 Min Woo Lee $175,500
T22 Patrick Cantlay $175,500
T22 Harris English $175,500
T22 Matt Fitzpatrick $175,500
T30 Rickie Fowler $124,200
T30 Tom Kim $124,200
T30 Si Woo Kim $124,200
T30 J. T. Poston $124,200
T30 Jason Day $124,200
T35 Camilo Villegas $103,000
T35 Akshay Bhatia $103,000
T35 Kurt Kitayama $103,000
T38 Hideki Matsuyama $86,000
T38 Russel Henley $86,000
T38 Luke List $86,000
T38 Corey Conners $86,000
T38 Ryan Fox $86,000
T43 Phil Mickelson $72,000
T43 Shane Lowry $72,000
T45 Jose Maria Olazabal $57,200
T45 Jon Rahm $57,200
T45 Sahith Theegala $57,200
T45 Denny McCarthy $57,200
T45 Brooks Koepka $57,200
T45 Danny Willett $57,200

It’s not just the 50 players who made it through to the weekend who can look forward to prize money. The players who didn’t make the cut at the Masters Tournament 2024 will also receive at least a “small” consolation in the form of 10,000 dollars.

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In addition to the six-figure prize money, the winner will also receive the legendary green jacket, a replica of the clubhouse and the right to play in the iconic major for life.

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Scottie Scheffler On Winning Masters And Becoming Father: “It’s a very special time”

Scottie Scheffler spoke to the public after his win at The Masters 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler spoke to the public after his win at The Masters 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler has won The Masters for the second time. This time Jon Rahm slipped the Green Jacket over him. Scheffler had only handed it to the Spaniard a year ago. Afterwards, the 27-year-old spoke to TV commentator Jim Nantz in the Butler Cabin at Augusta National. Scheffler spoke about how he handled the final day, what message he had for his wife and why he almost cried.

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The Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler Talks His Success

Jim Nantz: What a pleasure to be here with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley, the 88th edition. Fred, another spectacular memory made here today.

Chairman Fred Ridley: This has been a fantastic tournament. Our patrons here at Augusta National and around the world were treated to quite a Sunday Masters finish.

Jim Nantz: It was just amazing to see how things broke open on the second side for our champion. We’re pleased to have with us last year’s winner Jon Rahm to present the jacket and Scottie Scheffler along with the low amateur Neal Shipley.
Now, Fred, we have our champion for the second time in three years. Going to be kind of a neat exchange. We’ve seen these two go back and forth. What a performance by Scottie Scheffler.

Chairman Fred Ridley: It was unbelievable. Scottie, welcome back to Butler Cabin. Your play this week was simply spectacular. It seemed like every time someone made a run at you, you made another birdie. How did you stay so calm with all of that?

Scottie Scheffler: Yeah, I did my best. I did my best to stay calm out there. I tried to stay patient on the course and was able to make some key shots and key putts today to keep my round going. Ludvig played great today. He made a good move at me there on the back nine and I was fortunate to hold him off towards the end.

Scottie Scheffler On Becoming A Father

Jim Nantz: Scottie, just a couple questions for you. First off, the shots into 9 and 14, I thought the one at 9 changed the whole direction of the final round. Tell us about that one and what it meant to you at that moment.

Scottie Scheffler: I hadn’t hit many good iron shots, which is a bit unusual for me. I had hit some good ones but they weren’t really ending up where they were supposed to. I had that bogey there on 7 and a nice birdie putt on 8, and going into No. 9 it was nice to get that feeling of hitting a really well-struck shot and then it set me up to have a really nice back nine.

Jim Nantz: Meredith. I don’t know how you did it. This has been something the two of you have been talking about, the timing of everything for months. She’s back home watching. Is there a message you’d like to pass along to her right now?

Scottie Scheffler: I’m coming home. I’ll be home as quick as I can. Yeah, I love you and I’m coming home. That’s all.

Jim Nantz: What a time in your life. How do you put this into words? You win the Masters. You’re about to be a father for the first time. It’s pretty sweet.

Scottie Scheffler: You’re about to make me cry here in Butler Cabin. It’s a very special time for both of us. I can’t put into words what it means to win this tournament again. I really can’t put into words what it’s going to be like to be a father for the first time. I’m looking forward to getting home and celebrating with Meredith. Its been a long week here without her, but I’m just looking forward to getting home.


Jim Nantz: Chairman, it’s time for the Green Jacket.

Chairman Fred Ridley: It is, Jim. Jon, we’ll never forget your victory last year when you won on the birthday of your fellow countryman Seve Ballesteros. We look forward to you competing and wearing the green jacket many more years here at Augusta. We’d be honored if you would now present the green jacket to Scottie. Congratulations, Scottie.

Scottie Scheffler: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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