World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational at Rupps Field | Golf
It had become easy to forget what Scotty Scheffler’s line was like. until now. The world No. 1 hasn’t won an official PGA Tour event since, but that was largely due to his putting. Last year’s Players Championship Until he destroyed the field at this Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Texan’s accomplishments have included a string of top-10 finishes since leaving Sawgrass 12 months ago, as well as success at the Hero World Challenge, but he hopes to add to his trophy collection. It’s ruined.
As the Players were about to return, Scheffler led the rest of Bay Hill in a merry dance. He started the day tied for first with his playing partner Shane Lowry. By the time Scheffler holed in from 35 feet on the 15th for birdie, his advantage was six. Lowry could only watch in awe. “There are probably only a few players in the world who can live with his kind of play,” he said. “I don’t know if I’m one of them.”
Scheffler shot a bogey-free 66 to win by five strokes over last year’s U.S. Open champion Windham Clark. He is now $4 million richer after his second win over Arnold Palmer and is already a favorite to complete another double at Augusta National next month. There is. Two years ago.
“I know I’m a very good putt,” the 27-year-old said. “It’s not that I was a bad putter throughout my career. I just had some tough spells. Golf looks so easy on TV. When you’re out here competing, pga tour, it’s difficult. There was a lot of chatter about my game and where it was at. So I’m glad I was able to come here and perform well under pressure. ”
Lowry should be praised for bouncing back from a slow start. The Irishman made bogeys on the first, second and seventh holes, but his tee shot on the 17th gave him an even round. His 72 was good enough for third place.
Will Zalatoris tied for fourth place with Russell Henry and qualified for the British Open Championship. Zalatoris’ return to fame was unusual after missing nearly a year of competitive action due to back surgery.
Rory McIlroy started the fourth day with a four-stroke lead over Scheffler. His troubles started early. He was 5 over after 8 o’clock. The Northern Irishman went into the match against Sawgrass with a 76, his best score of the week, which placed him outside the top 20.
McIlroy takes his hat off to the champion. “Being as consistent as Scottie is really, really difficult in this game,” he said. “Anyone can show up to an event here and there and win or do well, but the consistent performance that Scotty shows week in and week out every time he tees it up is incredible.
“This is a very tough golf course and to be able to lead the field today at 6 under is very impressive. But we all knew he had this in him. His ball-striking is honestly on a different level compared to other players today. I knew something like this was going to happen once he started holing his putts.”
Summarize this content to 100 words It had become easy to forget what Scotty Scheffler’s line was like. until now. The world No. 1 hasn’t won an official PGA Tour event since, but that was largely due to his putting. Last year’s Players Championship Until he destroyed the field at this Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Texan’s accomplishments have included a string of top-10 finishes since leaving Sawgrass 12 months ago, as well as success at the Hero World Challenge, but he hopes to add to his trophy collection. It’s ruined.As the Players were about to return, Scheffler led the rest of Bay Hill in a merry dance. He started the day tied for first with his playing partner Shane Lowry. By the time Scheffler holed in from 35 feet on the 15th for birdie, his advantage was six. Lowry could only watch in awe. “There are probably only a few players in the world who can live with his kind of play,” he said. “I don’t know if I’m one of them.”Scheffler shot a bogey-free 66 to win by five strokes over last year’s U.S. Open champion Windham Clark. He is now $4 million richer after his second win over Arnold Palmer and is already a favorite to complete another double at Augusta National next month. There is. Two years ago.”I know I’m a very good putt,” the 27-year-old said. “It’s not that I was a bad putter throughout my career. I just had some tough spells. Golf looks so easy on TV. When you’re out here competing, pga tour, it’s difficult. There was a lot of chatter about my game and where it was at. So I’m glad I was able to come here and perform well under pressure. ”Lowry should be praised for bouncing back from a slow start. The Irishman made bogeys on the first, second and seventh holes, but his tee shot on the 17th gave him an even round. His 72 was good enough for third place.Shane Lowry finished in third place, six strokes behind Scottie Scheffler. Photo: Mike Ehrman/Getty ImagesWill Zalatoris tied for fourth place with Russell Henry and qualified for the British Open Championship. Zalatoris’ return to fame was unusual after missing nearly a year of competitive action due to back surgery.Rory McIlroy started the fourth day with a four-stroke lead over Scheffler. His troubles started early. He was 5 over after 8 o’clock. The Northern Irishman went into the match against Sawgrass with a 76, his best score of the week, which placed him outside the top 20.Skip past newsletter promotionsThe best of sports journalism from the past 7 days and information about what’s happening over the weekend.Privacy Notice: Newsletters may include information about charities, online advertising, and content funded by external organizations. For more information, see privacy policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google. privacy policy and terms of service Apply.After newsletter promotionMcIlroy takes his hat off to the champion. “Being as consistent as Scottie is really, really difficult in this game,” he said. “Anyone can show up to an event here and there and win or do well, but the consistent performance that Scotty shows week in and week out every time he tees it up is incredible.”This is a very tough golf course and to be able to lead the field today at 6 under is very impressive. But we all knew he had this in him. His ball-striking is honestly on a different level compared to other players today. I knew something like this was going to happen once he started holing his putts.”
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/10/world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-laps-field-to-win-arnold-palmer-invitational World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational at Rupps Field | Golf