Scheffler Withstands PGA Championship Roller-Coaster Ride

The PGA Championship ended this Sunday, with the best in the sport all in one setting for competition. Now halfway through the men’s major golf championships in 2025, Scottie Scheffler is also halfway to a career grand slam after picking up the victory. It was not an easy win by any means, as Scheffler was in tight competition with Jon Rahm for multiple holes throughout. For a moment, Rahm found himself  in position to track down the World No. 1 and erase the five shot lead by Scheffler to begin the day. Scheffler was able to do what he does best, execute and come through when he’s needed the most. 

Halfway To Grand Slam 

Scheffler is now able to say he has earned his first ever PGA Championship win, and now third career major championship win. The back nine is where he was able to make his money, and regain his lead to end the fate of Rahm. With the three total birdies on the back nine, Scheffler may have been saved in many ways than one. 

“This back nine will be one that I remember for a long time,” Scheffler said. “To step up when I needed to the most, I’ll remember that for a while.”

With multiple factors getting in the way of his play throughout the weekend, there was only one focus that kept steady. The eagerness to inch closer to that career grand slam, and a first ever PGA Championship win. Not only did Scheffler struggle in the front nine, but was one of the players deemed with a nonconforming driver by officials. 

“I felt like this was as hard as I battled for a tournament in my career,” said Scheffler. “Finishing off a major championship is always difficult. I didn’t have my best stuff, but I kept myself in it. I was battling my swing the first couple days.”

Able To Adjust On The Fly 

Being one of the players to have been called for random testing of his driver by the USGA, prompted a backup change by Scheffler. Having a similar situation like Rory Mcllroy, backup drivers were now called for duty by some. 

“The driver testing is something that regularly happens on tour, and my driver did fail me this week,’’Scheffler said. “We had a feeling that it was going to coming in because I’ve used that driver for over a year.’’ 

Now having to adjust his game on the fly, the veteran was able to still show why he is recognized as the best in the sport. Scheffler just has it, the abilities that set him apart from arguably anyone in the sport. The last four seasons of play for Scheffler in 82 starts, is truly remarkable. Totaling in with 45 top five finishes, 18 wins, three majors, four missed cuts, and $745 million in official earnings. 

 “He wants to win everything,” said Scheffler’s coach, Randy Smith. “Regardless if it’s golf, pickleball, whatever.” 

While able to cross a few career goals off the list in one tournament, Scheffler still has work to do in his quest at a career grand slam and much more.