Today in Golf for May 19th, 2025, recaps Scottie Scheffler's dominant PGA Championship victory at Quail Hollow, his third major title, amidst compelling storylines from Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and the challenging course itself.
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: SCHEFFLER'S TRIUMPH
- Scottie Scheffler secured his third major title at the PGA Championship, finishing 11-under for a five-stroke win at Quail Hollow, remarkably achieving this despite admitting he wasn't playing his "best stuff" and was "hitting it left."
- Brandel Chamblee highlighted Scheffler's dominance, noting he leads strokes gained approach and total for three years, a feat "only Tiger Woods has done that."
- Emotional 18th green scenes featured caddie Ted Scott, wife Meredith ("So proud of you!"), and their baby ("Hey buddy!"), with Scheffler crediting coach Randy Smith as "family."
THE CHASING PACK & CONTENDERS
- Harris English (final round 65), Bryson DeChambeau (70, lamenting R3 struggles: "It cost me three shots"), and Davis Riley (with a "slam dunk" hole-out) all valiantly chased, ultimately sharing T2, five strokes adrift.
- Paul McGinley on DeChambeau: "If this guy ever figures out the iron play, he is going to be Scottie Scheffler."
- J.T. Poston (T5) fed off the "Hickory shouts" from the home crowd, while Alex Noren faded from the final group with a 76 (T16).
SPOTLIGHT ON RAHM & MCILROY
- Jon Rahm (T10) spoke candidly about his intense major hunger ("Hard to express how hungry I may be"), asserting his LIV Golf move wasn't to blame for recent major struggles, citing swing issues.
- Rory McIlroy's T43 finish was marked by a four-day media silence (Rich Beem: "I find that very bizarre") and a non-conforming driver issue earlier in the week.
- Rahm had a memorable fan interaction, signing a glove for a spectator he hit, who joked, "That may not be enough."
THE QUAIL HOLLOW TEST
- Quail Hollow presented a stern examination, with the infamous "Green Mile" playing a brutal +420 for the field through R3, and the 17th hole yielding just 33.8% GIR on Saturday.
- Champion Scheffler acknowledged the difficulty: "You could hit two good shots and not end up with birdie chances."
- Max Homa endured a frustrating T68 finish, punctuated by a visible club throw, showcasing the immense pressure.
Quick Hits
A • Scheffler's bogey-birdie start • Bryson's "golf is the worst four letter word" • Amanda Balionis's 3rd major question to Scottie
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