[Masters] World No.1 Scheffler "Swallowing the Major"… Im Sungjae "Top 10 is a pity"

Scheffler adds 1-under on final day for 3-shot big win, McIlroy 2nd with "8-under daily best," Woods finishes 47th

Scottie Scheffler is wearing the 'Green Jacket' immediately after winning the Masters. Augusta, USA = Getty Images / Multibits Photo by Multibits

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] 'Scheffler's Reign.'

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (USA) has now claimed a major title as well. On the final day of the 'Masters' (total prize money $15 million) held at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA (par 72, 7,510 yards) on the 11th (Korean time), he added 1-under par to secure a commanding 3-stroke victory (10-under par 278). Following his win at the Phoenix Open in February, Scheffler has won 4 of his last 6 events, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Dell Technologies Match Play in March, earning $2.7 million (33.2 billion KRW) in prize money.

Scheffler showed a strong start with 3-under par in the first round and 5-under par in the second round. On the third round, he scored 1-under par, and starting the final day with a 5-stroke lead, he recorded 4 birdies, 1 bogey, and 1 double bogey. He energized the crowd with birdies on the 3rd hole (par 4) and 7th hole (par 4), and recovered from a bogey on the 10th hole (par 4) with consecutive birdies on the 14th and 15th holes. Interestingly, he made a '4-putt double bogey' on the final 18th hole (par 4), but it did not affect his victory.

Scheffler is a player who advanced to the PGA Tour in 2020 after playing on the Korn Ferry Tour (second-tier) in 2019 and immediately won Rookie of the Year. After shaking off the 'winless frustration' at the Phoenix Open, he has been conquering different formats including the Invitational, Match Play, and now a Major. He is dominating individual titles as well, leading in wins (4), prize money ranking, FedEx Cup points ranking, and top 10 finishes.

Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) made an 8-under par daily best chase but stopped at 2nd place (7-under par 271). He made an eagle with a '2-on 1-putt' on the 13th hole (par 5) and showed tremendous power with 6 birdies, but was blocked by Scheffler's wall. It is noteworthy that he is attempting to become the sixth 'Career Grand Slam' winner in global golf history. He won the 2011 US Open, 2012 PGA Championship, and 2014 The Open consecutively, with the Masters still remaining as the final puzzle to sweep all four different majors.

'The 5th Major' The Players Champion Cameron Smith (Australia) became a 'sacrifice' on the 12th hole. His tee shot landed in the creek in front of the green, and after a one-stroke penalty, his third shot went well beyond the green, resulting in a triple bogey with '4-on 2-putt.' Locals say this hole is known for strange occurrences, with a superstition about the discovery of an American Indian grave in 1931. Despite making 6 birdies, he had 4 bogeys and finished tied for 3rd place (5-under par 283).

Im Sung-jae (24) finished tied for 8th place (1-under par 287) after struggling with 3-over par. His iron shots faltered, leading to a tough round with 3 birdies and 6 bogeys. Justin Thomas (USA) joined him in 8th place, defending champion Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) finished tied for 14th (2-over par 290), and world No. 2 Jon Rahm (Spain) tied for 27th (4-over par 292). From Korea, Kim Si-woo (27) finished tied for 39th (7-over par 295), and the 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) ended in 47th place (13-over par 301).

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