World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler once again proved why he’s the man to beat in golf, fending off a determined field to claim the 2025 PGA Championship title at Valhalla Golf Club. With poise, precision, and unwavering focus, Scheffler shot a final-round 68 to finish 17-under par for the tournament, three strokes clear of his nearest rival.

The victory marks Scheffler’s second career PGA Championship win and third major title overall, cementing his status as one of the most dominant players of his generation.

While the final leaderboard suggests a relatively smooth path to victory, Sunday’s round featured moments of pressure from challengers including Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, and Norway’s Viktor Hovland. Yet Scheffler, as he has done time and again in recent months, responded with calm execution, especially on the back nine where tournaments are often won or lost.

“I just tried to stay patient and stick to my game plan,” Scheffler said after the win. “There were definitely some nerves out there, but I knew if I played smart and trusted my swing, I’d be okay.”

After entering the day with a two-shot lead, Scheffler quickly extended his advantage with birdies on holes 3 and 5. But a bogey on the par-3 8th briefly allowed Morikawa to close the gap. Just when it seemed the pressure might mount, Scheffler responded with a stunning 40-foot birdie putt on the 10th, reestablishing control and never looking back.

His iron play was textbook throughout the week, and his putting—often considered his one vulnerability—was rock-solid when it mattered most. Scheffler made clutch par saves on the 12th and 14th to maintain momentum and sealed the deal with a birdie on the 18th as the crowd roared in approval.

Collin Morikawa finished solo second at 14-under, while Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy tied for third at 12-under. Defending champion Brooks Koepka never seriously contended and finished at 6-under after an even-par final round.

For Scheffler, the win caps off a phenomenal run in 2025, which has included four PGA Tour victories and now another major. His consistency, mental toughness, and elite ball-striking have drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods in his prime — though Scheffler himself brushes off such talk with humility.

“I’m just trying to get better every day and enjoy the ride,” he said. “To win here, at a place with so much history, is really special.”

With the U.S. Open on the horizon, all eyes will remain on Scheffler to see if he can continue this remarkable form and add another major to his already impressive résumé.