Scottie Scheffler in 2024 Masters Golf Championship.

Scottie Scheffler clinched the prestigious 2024 Masters Tournament, cementing his status among the elite group of 17 golfers who have claimed the title twice in their illustrious careers.

His triumph on Sunday marked him as the fourth-youngest golfer to secure multiple green jackets, an honor previously held by legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Seve Ballesteros.

Scottie Scheffler performance was nothing short of exceptional as he finished the 88th Masters at an impressive 11-under, clinching victory with a commanding four-stroke lead.

This win not only added another green jacket to his collection but also marked his third triumph in his last four events, highlighting his dominance on the course. Moreover, it was his second major victory in his previous three visits to Augusta, further solidifying his prowess in the sport.

Emerging talent Ludvig Åberg, making his Masters debut, showcased remarkable skill to secure second place at 7-under. Meanwhile, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Tommy Fleetwood finished in a tie for third at 4-under, showcasing the depth of talent at the tournament.

Heading into the tournament as the betting favorite at +400, Scheffler’s victory defied the odds, with only one golfer since 1985, Tiger Woods in 2005, managing to clinch victory with odds as short as +450.

Despite facing challenges, including adverse weather conditions and the impending arrival of his first child, Scheffler remained focused and gained over four strokes in total against the field, a testament to his exceptional skill and mental fortitude. This season, he has consistently outperformed his competitors, gaining at least four strokes more frequently than anyone else in the world.

With this remarkable win, Scheffler not only earned 100 world ranking points and 600 FedEx Cup points but also claimed his second green jacket and a prize of $3.6 million.

Here’s a glimpse of how Scheffler’s victory unfolded on the final day of the Masters:

2:47 p.m.

The final round commenced with Scheffler and Morikawa teeing off, each delivering impeccable drives to kickstart the day’s action.

As the round progressed, Morikawa eyed his opportunity to secure his first green jacket, which would mark his third major championship and bring him one step closer to the career Grand Slam.

Meanwhile, Cam Smith narrowed the gap to Scheffler, displaying impressive play and positioning himself within striking distance.

3:13 p.m.

The tension mounted as Scheffler’s lead remained challenged by Morikawa and Homa, with each player vying for supremacy on the leaderboard.

Åberg, with his eyes set on history, made a significant birdie on the second hole, positioning himself as a potential dark horse to clinch victory.

Scheffler, despite the pressure, demonstrated nerves of steel, maintaining his lead with a clutch par save on the second hole.

3:21 p.m.

Scheffler further solidified his lead with a birdie on the third hole, extending his advantage over his closest competitors.

Morikawa, refusing to back down, kept the pressure on Scheffler with steady play, trailing by just one stroke.

As the round progressed, other contenders like Fleetwood and DeChambeau surged forward, injecting further excitement into the competition.

3:30 p.m.

Morikawa showcased his resilience by saving par on the fourth hole, closing the gap to just one stroke behind Scheffler.

The legendary Phil Mickelson concluded his tournament with a commendable performance, earning him the title of Top Senior.

3:47 p.m.

Scheffler (-110) narrowly misses a birdie putt on the fifth hole, maintaining his slim one-shot lead over Homa (+400) and Morikawa (+330). Fleetwood (+8000) is mounting a spirited charge, currently 2-under for the day and 3-under for the tournament through eight holes. Tyrrell Hatton (+150000) is also making a move, sitting at 5-under through 14 holes and 2-under for the tournament.

3:57 p.m.

Jon Rahm (+750 per tournament odds), the defending champion, concludes his disappointing trip at Augusta outside the top 40. Meanwhile, Scheffler’s bid for birdie on No. 6 falls short, but he maintains his one-stroke lead over Morikawa (+400) and Homa (+500). However, Åberg (+400) is making his presence felt with a stellar approach on the seventh hole, edging closer to a historic victory.

4:15 p.m.

Scheffler encounters tree trouble on the seventh hole, resulting in a missed green and a subsequent bogey. This setback sees him tied with Morikawa (+360) and Åberg (+230). Morikawa has been consistent in positioning himself for a Sunday charge but has struggled to convert birdie opportunities. Meanwhile, Homa (+550) remains within striking distance alongside Fleetwood (+9000) and DeChambeau (+5500).

4:31 p.m.

Homa (+400) capitalizes on a short birdie putt on the eighth hole, advancing to 6-under for the tournament. Briefly tied for the lead, Homa’s surge is matched by Scheffler (-110) and Morikawa (+230), both birdying the eighth hole.

4:48 p.m.

In a pivotal moment, Scheffler (-175) extends his lead with consecutive birdies on Nos. 8 and 9, while Morikawa (+1800) faces adversity with a double bogey. Åberg (+260) emerges as the sole challenger, trailing Scheffler by a single stroke.

5:02 p.m.

Morikawa’s untimely double bogey on No. 9 sees him fall further behind Scheffler (-250), who maintains his momentum with another birdie. Fleetwood’s (+15000) impressive round positions him in solo fifth place, adding intrigue to the leaderboard.

5:30 p.m.

As the pressure mounts, the leaders struggle with bogeys or worse. Åberg (+850) starts the sequence with a double bogey on 11, followed by Scheffler (-550) with a bogey on the same hole. Morikawa (+9000) and Homa (+1100) also falter, allowing Fleetwood (+15000) to gain ground with steady play.

5:41 p.m.

Despite the challenges, Scheffler (-500) maintains his composure, securing a par on the treacherous 12th hole to retain a three-stroke lead over Åberg (+400) and Homa (+1200). With just six holes remaining, Scheffler’s focus on mistake-free golf becomes crucial.

5:56 p.m.

Fleetwood’s late surge adds intrigue, but Scheffler’s dominance remains unchallenged. With a birdie on the 13th hole, Scheffler extends his lead to four strokes, while Åberg keeps pace with consecutive birdies.

6:08 p.m.

Scheffler’s precision is unmatched as he maintains a comfortable lead over Åberg, positioning himself for another major championship. Meanwhile, Åberg’s misfortune on the 15th hole narrows the field of contenders.

6:24 p.m.

Scheffler’s mastery of the course brings him within striking distance of victory, with just three holes remaining and a three-stroke lead over Åberg. Homa and Morikawa trail by five shots, while Fleetwood concludes with an impressive round of 69.

6:35 p.m.

With a firm grasp on the lead, Scheffler approaches the final holes with confidence, inching closer to securing his second Masters championship. As he acknowledges the scoreboard, the realization of his impending victory sets in, solidifying his place among golf’s elite.

6:48 p.m.

Scheffler’s dominance on the back nine defies Augusta’s notorious difficulty, as he navigates the final holes with ease. With a four-stroke lead heading into the last hole, Scheffler’s victory is all but assured, cementing his status as a multi-major winner. Here’s a recount of Scheffler’s victory and the final day of the Masters:

2:47 p.m.

The final round kicks off as Scheffler and Morikawa tee off, delivering picturesque opening drives on a Sunday afternoon. A potential victory for Morikawa would mark his third major championship, leaving him just a U.S. Open title away from completing the career Grand Slam. Cam Smith narrows the gap to Scheffler by five shots, shooting -2 for the day and -3 overall through three holes. Further down the leaderboard, Tom Kim finishes strong with a final-round 66, concluding at +5 for the tournament.

3:13 p.m.

Åberg impressively birdies the second hole with a smooth 22-foot putt. With live odds at +600, Åberg eyes the opportunity to become the first debutant to win the Masters since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Scheffler manages to save par on No. 2, maintaining his one-stroke lead over Morikawa and Homa. Xander Schauffele, another contender, is 1-under on his round, trailing Scheffler by four strokes.

3:21 p.m.

Scheffler extends his lead by birdying No. 3, now leading Morikawa and Homa by two shots. Despite his solid tee-to-green performance, Åberg misses a few putts and sits at -5 overall. Tommy Fleetwood and Bryson DeChambeau make notable progress, both joining the contenders with impressive performances.

3:30 p.m.

Morikawa saves par at No. 4, closing in on Scheffler, who fails to convert the par save. Now just one stroke behind, Morikawa becomes a strong contender to win the Masters. Phil Mickelson wraps up his tournament with a respectable 2-over 74 round and earns Top Senior honors.

3:47 p.m.

Scheffler narrowly misses a birdie putt on No. 5 but maintains his lead by one shot over Homa and Morikawa. Fleetwood makes a Sunday charge, currently 2-under for the day and 3-under for the tournament through eight holes. Tyrrell Hatton also shows promise, sitting at 5-under through 14 holes.

3:57 p.m.

Defending champion Jon Rahm concludes his trip at Augusta outside the top 40. Scheffler remains one stroke ahead of Morikawa and Homa after a missed birdie attempt on No. 6. However, Åberg inches closer to the leaders with a promising approach on the seventh hole.

4:15 p.m.

Scheffler encounters trouble with trees on the seventh hole, leading to another missed green and ultimately a bogey. This setback puts Scheffler (+115) in a tie with Morikawa (+360) and Åberg (+230). Morikawa has consistently positioned himself well on Sunday afternoons but has struggled to convert several birdie opportunities. Homa (+550) is now within one shot, along with Fleetwood (+9000), and DeChambeau (+5500) is within three shots.

4:31 p.m.

Homa (+400) successfully putts for birdie on the eighth hole, bringing him to 6 under par for the tournament. He briefly shared the lead before Scheffler (-110) and Morikawa (+230) both birdied the eighth hole. Morikawa hadn’t made a birdie since No. 8 on Saturday.

4:48 p.m.

A significant momentum shift occurs in the final pairing as world No. 1 Scheffler (-175) follows his birdie on No. 8 with another on No. 9, while Morikawa (+1800) makes a double bogey after struggling to escape a greenside bunker. Åberg (+260) is now alone in second place, trailing Scheffler by just one stroke.

5:02 p.m.

Morikawa (+2500) fails to recover with a birdie after an untimely double bogey on No. 9. This puts him four shots behind Scheffler (-250), who sinks a seven-foot birdie putt for his third consecutive birdie. Fleetwood’s (+15000) solid performance has him in fifth place with a 3-under round.

5:30 p.m.

The leaders struggle as each of the top four players makes a bogey or worse in the last 10 minutes. Åberg (+850) starts with a double bogey at 11, followed by Scheffler (-550) with a bogey at 11, and Morikawa (+9000) with a double at No. 11. Homa (+1100) also double bogeys No. 12. Fleetwood (+15000) benefits from making pars and is now at -4 through 15 holes.

5:41 p.m.

Despite the struggles, Scheffler (-500) manages to par No. 12, maintaining a three-stroke lead over Åberg (+400) and Homa (+1200). Morikawa’s (+20000) chances diminish as he fails to convert a birdie attempt. With only six holes remaining, Scheffler must maintain his steady play to secure victory.

5:56 p.m.

Fleetwood performs well late in the day, but his putter fails to deliver on the back nine. With just No. 18 remaining, he trails Scheffler (-750 to win) by five shots, while Åberg remains within striking distance at 7-under through 14 holes.

6:08 p.m.

Scheffler continues his excellent play, extending his lead to three strokes over Åberg. Despite the pressure, Scheffler maintains composure, while Åberg faces challenges on No. 15 after hitting trees off the tee. The tournament seems to be Scheffler’s to lose at this point.

6:24 p.m.

As Scheffler nears victory, he maintains a three-stroke lead over Åberg with just three holes remaining. Homa and Morikawa trail by five shots, while Fleetwood finishes with a respectable round of 69 at 4 under par.

6:35 p.m.

Approaching the final holes, Scheffler takes a moment to reflect on the leaderboard, realizing he’s on the brink of making history. With a comfortable three-stroke lead, victory seems imminent for Scheffler, who remains focused on securing another major championship.

6:48 p.m.

Despite the challenges of Augusta’s back nine, Scheffler demonstrates dominance, sitting at 11 under par through 17 holes. With four birdies on the closing nine, Scheffler is in control and poised to claim another major championship.

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