Scottie Scheffler, the reigning world number one, continued his exceptional performance by securing his fourth win in just five tournaments during the final round of the RBC Heritage, held on Monday. His impressive 19-under-par score left Sahith Theegala three strokes behind and outperformed both Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantlay by four.
Scheffler shared his intent from the beginning, stating he hadn’t come merely for pleasantries or praise. Rather, he had his eyes on the prize, persevering after a less than stellar start. His determination made him the first to follow a Masters win with triumph at the RBC Heritage, a feat that hasn’t been seen since 1985.
Upon wrapping up on Sunday due to dwindling light, Scottie Scheffler was ahead. Both Theegala and Cantlay joined Scheffler in restarting at eight in the morning. Cantlay expressed admiration for Scheffler’s outstanding skills which according to him had been evident over the past few years, and, arguably, Scheffler was at his peak form currently.
Despite a delayed finish caused by Sunday’s darkness, Scheffler maintained a robust lead of five shots and carried on his winning streak unaffected. His successive victory a week after a major win makes him the first to do so since the legendary player, Tiger Woods in 2006.
Scheffler’s passion for the game resonated clearly when he mused about the addictive feeling of a successful shot. He revealed his love for golf goes beyond professional matches, from solitary practice sessions to friendly bets at home, emphasizing it as a significant part of his life that he hopes to continue for many years.
Sahith Theegala’s runner-up performance, culminating in a 68 in the final round, resulted in his fifth top-10 finish this year. Despite this, he felt a gap, admitting he never saw himself as a contender with Scheffler dominating the leaderboard.
Clark ended with a 15-under, sharing the third position after scoring a 65 in the final round.
“Absolutely enjoyable on the initial 11 holes, but then faltered significantly on the 12th,” Clark admitted. “Truthfully, it was an excellent event. My objective was to secure a spot within the top 10 and accomplish a decent closure. It all seemed rather exciting for a while. It felt as if we might be able to pull off a fantastic feat. Nevertheless, it was a splendid day overall.”