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Scottie Scheffler Pursues Rare Three-Peat After PGA Championship Triumph

The world No. 1 golfer enters the Charles Schwab Challenge aiming for a third consecutive PGA Tour victory just days after his dominant major win.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts after making a par on the fourth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow by five strokes, marking his third major title and first outside the Masters.
  • He became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2007 to win consecutive PGA Tour events by at least five strokes, following his eight-shot victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
  • Scheffler enters the Charles Schwab Challenge as the overwhelming favorite with +250 odds, seeking to become the first player since Dustin Johnson in 2017 to win three straight PGA Tour starts.
  • Balancing competition and recovery, Scheffler has adjusted his preparation for the Colonial tournament, emphasizing rest over extensive practice.
  • Scheffler credited his caddie, coaches, and family for his recent success, with his one-year-old son Bennett even hitting a milestone by standing unassisted on the 18th green at Quail Hollow.