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World No.1 Scottie Scheffler Wins First Major At Masters, Tiger Woods Finishes 47th

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler captured his first major title on Sunday by winning the Masters in dominating fashion, holding firm down the stretch to seize the green jacket after Tiger Woods completed his comeback from severe leg injuries. Scheffler fired a final-round one-under-par 71 to finish 72 holes on 10-under 278 and defeat four-time major winner Rory McIlroy by three strokes with Australian Cameron Smith and Ireland's Shane Lowry sharing third on 283. "It was a long day, a tough day for me," Scheffler said. "I just tried to keep my head down and execute my shots."

Podcast: Scheffler 'not getting credit he deserves' for Masters win?

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McIlroy holes bunker shot at last, shoots 64 but falls short at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. : Rory McIlroy matched the lowest final round in Masters history on Sunday, an eight-under-par 64 that earned a runner-up finish behind Scottie Scheffler at the Masters.

SA golfer Schwartzel bags R5.7 million for Masters efforts

He may have fallen short in his quest for a second green jacket, but South African golfer Charl Schwartzel is laughing all the way to the bank after his efforts at the Masters over the weekend.

Faith and skill carry Scottie Scheffler over the line at the Masters

Scottie Scheffler seemed unhurried. Calm and composed, knowing exactly what to do. The genial smile accompanied by the laughs at the press conference defined the belief in himself and the faith he has embraced. Emotions seemed to get the better of him only when he was giving his speech at the Green Jacket ceremony. “I never got this far in my dreams,” he said. Scheffler finished 10-under with Rory McIlroy second at 7-under, still ruing the missed putts but exulting in his 64, the day’s best and his best finish at the Masters. It included an eagle on 13th and a hole out from the bunker on 18th. Playing partner Morikawa (-4) did the same at the same holes and was fifth. Lowry finished 5-under despite the crippling triple on fourth. Smith was playing with Scheffler but towards the end he was a million miles behind at 5-under. Smith and Lowry tied for third.

Scheffler reigns supreme, Tiger caution required, magical McIlroy: Masters talking points

Until the Masters, Scottie Scheffler had never contested a tournament as the No 1-ranked player in the world. In fact, he had not sat at the summit until a couple of weeks ago. Look back a little further, and the American had not even won on the PGA Tour until February. Now he has four wins (in six starts), the most recent being a major. For many, the major.

Rory McIlroy: Masters was my “best buzz” since Open at Portrush in 2019

He said it was the first time he’d experienced such a feeling since playing in the Open at Portrush in 2019.

Gary Murphy: Rory McIlory has to attack Majors from the off

Rory McIlroy needs to back himself more and attack the majors from the first day, according to RTÉ Golf analyst Gary Murphy.

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World No.1 Scottie Scheffler Wins First Major At Masters, Tiger Woods Finishes 47th

Podcast: Scheffler 'not getting credit he deserves' for Masters win?

McIlroy holes bunker shot at last, shoots 64 but falls short at Masters

SA golfer Schwartzel bags R5.7 million for Masters efforts

Faith and skill carry Scottie Scheffler over the line at the Masters

Scheffler reigns supreme, Tiger caution required, magical McIlroy: Masters talking points

Rory McIlroy: Masters was my “best buzz” since Open at Portrush in 2019

Gary Murphy: Rory McIlory has to attack Majors from the off