Scottie Scheffler Wins at the Procore Championship
In what was shaping up to be a Ryder Cup training camp, Scottie Scheffler demonstrated his usual dominance at the Procore Championship. The world number one finished with a round of 67 strokes under par, securing the victory by one stroke over Ben Griffin. This victory represents Scheffler’s sixth title on the PGA Tour this year, joining legends like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, who achieved at least six wins in consecutive seasons since 1960.Scheffler overcame an eight-stroke deficit over Griffin during the weekend, with rounds of 64 and 67, finishing with a total of 269 strokes, 19 under par. The victory increased Scheffler’s earnings for the season to more than $27.6 million. The tournament at Silverado featured a high-caliber field of players and a large influx of spectators, creating an electrifying atmosphere under the sun. Griffin, who will make his Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black, came close to forcing a playoff, but his birdie putt on the 18th hole came up short.“It was a challenging week on a new course, but I managed to hang in there for the first two days and then played some really good golf to be in this position,” Scheffler stated.
Scottie Scheffler
Scheffler and other players had considered the Procore Championship as an excellent opportunity for the Ryder Cup team to prepare, avoiding the mistake of two years ago, when the majority had a month off before the tournament in Rome. Four Ryder Cup players finished in the top ten, including J.J. Spaun and Cameron Young. Scheffler highlighted the importance of playing in a tournament to stay in shape, rather than just practicing. This victory is Scheffler’s 19th career win on the PGA Tour. Now, Scheffler prepares for the Ryder Cup against Europe, which has dominated in the last three decades. Lanto Griffin, who was in 142nd position in the FedEx Cup, achieved an outstanding performance with a round of 65, finishing in third place. This result propelled him to 100th place in the ranking, ensuring his participation in at least five more tournaments.“I wasn’t as precise at short distances as I needed to be. I will work on that next week and hope to be ready for the Ryder Cup,” commented Griffin, who has been runner-up to Scheffler twice this year.
Ben Griffin
Scheffler, who started two strokes behind, was four strokes behind at the beginning, but recovered with birdies and managed to take the lead. Jackson Koivun, the world’s number one amateur, also had an outstanding performance, finishing in fourth place.“This result is huge. I wished I had a chance,” Griffin said.
Lanto Griffin
