In a performance that underscored his dominance in world golf, Scottie Scheffler added another chapter to an already remarkable season by claiming his second consecutive Memorial Tournament title on Sunday. With a composed final-round 70, the world No. 1 finished at 10-under-par 278, securing a commanding four-shot victory at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Scheffler’s triumph places him in elite company: only Tiger Woods has previously defended his title at the Memorial, a tournament renowned for its difficulty and prestige on the PGA Tour calendar. Woods, who won five times at Jack Nicklaus’ signature event — including three straight from 1999 to 2001 — now shares the rarefied distinction with the 28-year-old Scheffler.
“I try to treat each tournament individually,” Scheffler said, deflecting comparisons despite the historical company. But there’s no ignoring the parallels: Scheffler’s current form is evoking memories of peak-era Woods.
Since shaking off a freak hand injury sustained while cooking Christmas dinner, Scheffler has been unstoppable. Sunday’s win marks his third victory in four starts, each by at least four shots — a stretch that includes a major title at last month’s PGA Championship.
Even on a course known for punishing mistakes, Scheffler never looked in serious danger. Though his bogey-free streak ended at 31 holes with a dropped shot on the 10th, trimming his lead to one, he responded immediately. Ben Griffin, his closest pursuer, failed to capitalize on a birdie chance at the par-5 11th, while Scheffler buried his own putt to reassert control. From that moment, it was all but a victory lap.
“You know Scottie’s probably going to play a good round of golf. The guy’s relentless,” said Sepp Straka, who finished third. “He loves competition, and he doesn’t like giving up shots.”
Off the course, Scheffler had a humorous reminder of life’s unpredictability. After celebrating the win with his wife Meredith, he was handed their one-year-old son Bennett — only to discover an unexpected surprise. “He has poop all over his back,” Meredith was heard saying, to which Scheffler shrugged and replied, “That’ll happen.”
The win also vaults Scheffler into an even more exclusive club — players who’ve amassed 16 PGA Tour victories and multiple majors before turning 32. That list includes legends like Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas.
As the golf world turns its eyes to the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, one thing is clear: Scottie Scheffler is not just the man to beat — he’s the standard.
And right now, only Tiger Woods knows what that truly feels like.
