Scottie Scheffler’s dominance at the RBC Heritage continued into the final round, where he maintained a one-shot lead over Sepp Straka. Despite a two-and-a-half-hour weather delay, Scheffler managed to extend his lead to five shots by the day’s end, with a handful of holes left to play on Monday morning. He stayed composed during the delay, finding relaxation in the clubhouse and staying prepared for his remaining holes.
Starting strong, Scheffler gained momentum with a par save on the first hole and a chip-in eagle on the second, quickly building a three-shot lead. A birdie on the fifth further solidified his position at 19-under par. Meanwhile, contenders like Wyndham Clark and Patrick Rodgers faltered, allowing Scheffler to maintain his lead comfortably as he approached the par-3 7th.
Even through the delay, Scheffler showed no signs of relinquishing his lead, making another birdie on the 13th hole despite the changing conditions. However, a rare mistake on the 15th, where he found the water hazard while attempting to lay up, momentarily disrupted his flawless round. Nevertheless, Scheffler managed to salvage par, maintaining his clean scorecard and momentum heading into the final stretch.
With an impressive streak of 66 holes without dropping a shot since the third hole of the tournament, Scheffler stands on the brink of securing his fourth win in five starts, a remarkable achievement reminiscent of Tiger Woods’ dominant stretch in 2007, which included a major championship victory.
Scheffler’s potential consecutive wins, following his recent triumph at the Masters, highlight his emergence as a formidable force in professional golf, earning comparisons to a hurricane in terms of his unstoppable prowess on the course.
As Scheffler sets his sights on claiming another victory, his performance underscores his remarkable consistency and resilience under pressure. From navigating weather delays to overcoming rare mistakes, Scheffler’s ability to maintain focus and composure positions him as a formidable contender on the PGA Tour, solidifying his status as one of golf’s rising stars.
