It’s been another year of thrilling action on golf courses worldwide, namely those that have played host to the four Majors.
We take a look at the results in the four golf Majors this year, from Rory McIlroy finally completing the Career Grand Slam at Augusta, to Scottie Scheffler adding two more Majors to his name.
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The Masters (April 10–13, Augusta National)
Rory McIlroy’s long quest for a green jacket finally came to a glorious conclusion at Augusta National. In the 89th edition of The Masters, played over 7,555 yards of immaculately prepared fairways and greens, McIlroy entered Sunday holding the 54-hole lead – his first such advantage in a Major since 2014. The final round began with a jolt as he stumbled to a double bogey on the opening hole, but his resolve never faltered and Rory himself admitted that it settled him early, knowing he had to play on the front foot. With creative recoveries on the 5th and 7th holes, and timely birdies at the 9th and 10th, he stayed in contention. Justin Rose, meanwhile, charged up the leaderboard with a spectacular 66, birdieing six of his last eight holes to force a playoff. On the decisive 18th, McIlroy’s wedge approach landed just four feet from the pin. Rose missed his birdie, and McIlroy calmly rolled in the putt, securing both the green jacket and a historic Career Grand Slam – becoming the first European to achieve the feat.
PGA Championship (May 15–18, Quail Hollow)
Just a month later, Quail Hollow Club played host to the PGA Championship, with its famed Green Mile awaiting anyone in contention. Scottie Scheffler arrived as the world’s top-ranked player, and over the course of four days, he justified every bit of that status. A blistering 65 on Saturday gave him a cushion heading into the final round, and while others faltered against Quail Hollow’s closing stretch, Scheffler’s steady control never wavered. His five-stroke victory delivered a first Wanamaker Trophy and a third Major title overall, further cementing his dominance in the modern game.
U.S. Open (June 12–15, Oakmont Country Club)
Oakmont Country Club, one of golf’s sternest examinations, proved the perfect stage for an unforgettable U.S. Open. J.J. Spaun began the week with a flawless opening 66, topping the leaderboard as others battled the brutal par-70 layout. On Sunday, the Californian found himself five shots adrift after a rocky start, bogeying five of his first six holes. Then came the rally. Following a weather delay, Spaun’s putter caught fire, delivering birdies at the 12th, 14th, and 17th. On the final green, with victory hanging in the balance, he holed a 64-foot birdie putt – the longest of the tournament – to seal a two-stroke triumph. It was his first Major title, earned on one of the game’s toughest stages, and an underdog story that will live long in U.S. Open lore.
The Open Championship (July 17–20, Royal Portrush)
Royal Portrush, with its rolling dunes and unpredictable coastal winds, hosted the final Major of the year. Scottie Scheffler opened with a 68 on Thursday, then pulled ahead with a dazzling 64 on Friday, becoming the first world No. 1 to lead The Open at the halfway stage since Tiger Woods in 2006. The final round tested every aspect of his game – an early birdie, a rare double bogey at the 8th, and a quick recovery with birdies at the 9th and 12th. With poise and precision, Scheffler closed out a victory at 17-under, four shots clear of the field.
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