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Scottie Scheffler Secures Back-to-Back Wins at Memorial Tournament

This victory at Muirfield Village marks his 16th PGA Tour title, setting the stage for his U.S. Open campaign

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Overview

  • He closed with a 2-under 70 to finish the Memorial Tournament at 10-under 274 and secure his second straight title at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
  • The win was his third in four PGA Tour starts, each by at least four strokes, underscoring his exceptional margins of victory.
  • Scheffler’s triumph brought his career total to 16 PGA Tour titles and made him the first golfer since Tiger Woods to defend the Memorial.
  • Jack Nicklaus praised Scheffler’s smart, consistent play and likened his style to his own while warning him to stay present and avoid complacency.
  • Scheffler credits his continuous improvement to studying peers such as Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy as he prepares for the upcoming U.S. Open.