Masters golf 2022: Scottie Scheffler wins 86th Masters with assured display as Rory McIlroy roars back to finish second

Scottie Scheffler cut a figure of glorious composure on the final day as a closing 71 saw him claim his first Masters title in assured style by three strokes ahead of a rejuvenated Rory McIlroy. The world No.

1 astonishingly lifted a fourth title in his past six starts and a merited first major with a supreme display of outstanding course management and flawless shot execution on Sunday around Augusta National. Ad/> «I tried to keep my head down and execute shots,» he said.

«I knew if I took care of my stuff and played solid stuff, I'd get the job done.» Masters'Should be a great fight' – Scheffler and Smith set for epic Duel in the Sun at AugustaYESTERDAY AT 00:37 Players champion Cameron Smith managed to close to within three strokes of his playing partner with a lovely birdie on the 11th hole, but he emptied his tee shot into the water on the 155-yard par-3 12th seconds later to kill off his hopes in running up a triple bogey six. In contrast, Scheffler opted to steer his tee shot left and dry, but still got up and down for par.

/> A 71 from the Texan professional saw him move to nine under on Saturday evening having led by five strokes on minus eight at the halfway stage as Smith signed for a third-round 69 to finish on six under, but the Australian could not apply the pressure when the heat came on down the closing nine. His closing 73 saw him finish tied for third place on minus five alongside former Open champion Shane Lowry.