Scheffler Shows His Dominance at the Procore Championship
The training week for the Ryder Cup turned into another display of Scottie Scheffler’s prowess. The world number one remained at the top of the Procore Championship, securing the victory with a final round of 67 strokes, five under par, surpassing Ben Griffin by one stroke. This triumph marks Scheffler’s sixth title on the PGA Tour this year, joining legends like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, who also 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 19 under par, 269 strokes. The victory boosted his season earnings to more than $27.6 million. The event at Silverado featured a high-level field of players and a large attendance, offering an exciting duel under the sun. Griffin, who will make his Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black, was close to forcing a playoff, but a missed birdie putt on the 18th hole denied him the opportunity. He finished with a round of 70.This was a week where I played on a new golf course, a course that was quite challenging to play for the first time. I did a really good job of staying in the tournament the first two days, and then the last two, I played some really good golf to be in this position.
Scottie Scheffler
Scheffler, anticipating the Ryder Cup against Europe, which has dominated in recent decades, sought to refine his game in this tournament. The event also served as preparation for other players on the American team. Several players who will participate in the Ryder Cup finished in the top ten, including J.J. Spaun and Cameron Young. Lanto Griffin also stood out, achieving his best result in almost four years, which allowed him to move up in the ranking. Scheffler, after starting with a two-stroke deficit, rallied and took the lead, securing the victory with consistent play. The young amateur Jackson Koivun, world number one, also had an outstanding performance, finishing in fourth place.I felt like I wasn’t as sharp from short range as I needed to be. But I’ll work on it this coming week and, hopefully, make each of them in the Ryder Cup.
Ben Griffin
