Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his title at the Memorial Tournament, emerging victorious in a closely contested final round against Ben Griffin. The event took place at Muirfield Village, where Scheffler, holding a one-shot lead going into the last day, maintained his position to win by four strokes, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to win consecutive editions of this tournament.
This victory marks Scheffler’s third PGA Tour title of the season. The world number one carded a final-round 70, mixing three birdies with one bogey to close out his winning margin. His recent wins include the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the PGA Championship, which have helped extend his lead atop the world rankings and the FedExCup standings.
Final Day Battle at Muirfield Village Highlights Scheffler’s Consistency
Ben Griffin closely challenged Scheffler throughout the final round, staying within one stroke for much of the day. However, Griffin’s double-bogey on the 17th hole ended his chances, leaving him four shots behind the champion. Sepp Straka finished in third place at five under par after shooting a final-round 70.
Other notable performances included Nick Taylor in fourth, followed by Russell Henley and Maverick McNealy. Rickie Fowler’s tied-seventh finish secured his spot at The Open next month through the Open Qualifying Series, as he was the highest finisher not already exempt for Royal Portrush.
Key Moments Define Scheffler’s Commanding Play in Final Round
The final round presented several dramatic shifts. Scheffler began by scrambling a par at the first hole to extend his lead, only for Griffin to respond with a birdie at the second. After trading bogeys and missed birdie opportunities through the early holes, Scheffler took control by the turn, sitting two shots clear after saving par at the ninth.
On the back nine, Scheffler started with a bogey but quickly regained momentum with a 15-foot birdie putt at the 11th. Griffin faltered at the 12th after failing to get up and down from a bunker, beginning a sequence of bogeys that cost him vital ground. Scheffler then converted a 10-foot par save at 14 and made a two-putt birdie at the 15th, where Griffin responded with an eagle and birdie, briefly narrowing the gap to two strokes.
Griffin’s hopes ended on the 17th with an errant drive resulting in a double bogey, while Scheffler steadily closed out the tournament with consecutive pars to capture his 16th PGA Tour win.
Player Reactions to Scheffler’s Remarkable Title Defence
Scottie Scheffler reflected on his performance, highlighting his accuracy and control throughout the tournament:
“Only one bogey around this place is pretty good. I hit a lot of fairways. I definitely wasn’t in the rough very much. I think I hit it in the rough off of 10, but outside of that, I don’t think I was really in the rough at all. So around this place, that’s going to be key. I drove the ball really nice today.”
—Scottie Scheffler
Ben Griffin expressed mixed feelings about his runner-up finish, showing both pride and disappointment:
My putter definitely wasn’t quite a hundred per cent there. I made it exciting there at the end for a couple of holes. It’s funny, I’d take this finish, like, a year ago, two years ago, three years ago. I’m definitely a little disappointed to not have made it a little bit closer or gotten it done.
—Ben Griffin
I’ll learn from some of my swings down the stretch, I’ll remember some of the good stuff, and I’ll bounce back and get right back to it. So overall, great week, but definitely a little disappointed with the second.
—Ben Griffin
Looking Ahead: The PGA Tour Moves to Canada Before US Open
Following the Memorial Tournament, the PGA Tour will shift to Ontario for the RBC Canadian Open. Robert MacIntyre returns as the defending champion, and Rory McIlroy will compete for the first time since the PGA Championship. Sky Sports+ coverage begins on Thursday morning, followed by full broadcast on Sky Sports Golf in the evening.
Scottie Scheffler plans to take a week off before preparing for the US Open at Oakmont, scheduled to begin on June 12. This major championship will be available live on Sky Sports Golf, with extended coverage and streaming options through NOW.