Scheffler Wins 1st Major at The Masters; McIlroy’s Incredible Finish for 2nd

Scheffler Wins 1st Major at The Masters; McIlroy’s Incredible Finish for 2nd
Scottie Scheffler poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2022. Andrew Redington/Getty Images
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Scottie Scheffler held off the challenge of Cameron Smith and the rest of the field, including a late-charging incredible round by Rory McIlroy, to win his first major at the famed 86th edition of The Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, on Sunday.

Scheffler ignored two early birdies by Smith, getting within one stroke before eventually cruising to a five-shot lead late in the round, as he approached the 18th hole in regulation.