Scheffler wins PGA Championship for third major title
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Jon Rahm and his caddie Adam Hayes check distances on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images REUTERS
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler hands the pin flag for the 14th green to the caddie for Alex Noren during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images REUTERS
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Jon Rahm looks on before teeing off on the 14th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images REUTERS
May 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays a shot from a bunker on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images REUTERS
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Scottie Scheffler held off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm to secure a five-shot PGA Championship victory at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday for his third career major title.
World number one Scheffler, who was three shots clear of Swede Alex Noren at the start of the day, struggled off the tee early but righted the ship in time for the back nine to card an even-par 71 that left him at 11 under on the week.
Ryder Cup hopeful Harris English, who began his day 11 shots adrift, shot a 65 that was the low round of the day and finished in a distant share of second place alongside fellow Americans Bryson DeChambeau (70) and Davis Riley (72).
Twice major champion Rahm (73) gave Scheffler a scare early on the back nine but came apart in stunning fashion with five dropped shots over his final three holes to slide back into a share of eighth place. REUTERS
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