Scheffler takes Green Jacket after Amen Corner bares teeth

AUGUSTA, Georgia: Unflappable American Scottie Scheffler claimed a second Masters title in three years on Sunday (Apr 14), the world number one holding steady while his biggest challengers self-destructed making their way through the infamous Amen Corner.

Scheffler, the Green Jacket winner in 2022, began the day with a one-stroke lead over twice major winner Collin Morikawa and posted a final round of four-under 68 to finish 11-under for the week, four clear of Swedish young gun Ludvig Aberg.

"I did my best to stay calm out there," said Scheffler, after becoming the 18th player to win the Masters multiple times. "I tried to stay patient on the course and was able to make some key shots and key putts today to keep my round going.

"Ludvig played great today. He made a good move at me there on the back nine and I was fortunate to hold him off towards the end."

Aberg closed with a 69 to take solo second spot and cap a sensational majors debut.

Morikawa, after tumbling down the leaderboard with double-bogeys at nine and 11, recovered with birdies at 13 and 15 to help secure a share of third place with American compatriot Max Homa and Britain's Tommy Fleetwood at four-under.

Scheffler, the red hot favourite coming into the year's first major, leaves Augusta National as the planet's undisputed best with three titles and a runner-up finish in his last four starts.

The performance was all the more remarkable as the 27-year-old played with the added distraction of knowing he might have to return home at any moment to be with his wife for the birth of their first child.

"It's a very special time for both of us," said Scheffler, before last year's winner, Spaniard Jon Rahm, slipped the Green Jacket on him. "I can't put into words what it