CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler took home the 107th PGA Championship, shooting a final-round 71 to win by five shots. Who else won on Sunday? Who fell short? We call ’em like we see ’em around here. They are:
2025 PGA Championship Day 4 Winners
Scottie Scheffler: Sunday wasn’t a coronation, but righting himself after a shaky front nine was a testament to his fortitude. To go from tied early on the back nine to up six on the final hole was also a reminder that golf hasn’t had a closer like this since in-prime Tiger Woods. On to Oakmont.
Career Grand Slam Hype: Just after Rory McIlroy’s performance at Augusta, Scheffler has now secured two major championships and has the next two lined up for this summer. You might want to grab some popcorn.
Harris English: The veteran made a pile of cash in finishing T2 with a closing 65 (including a five-birdie 31 on the back), his best round in a major. And don’t rule him out for the Ryder Cup team, the 35-year-old won earlier this year and majors award one-and-a-half points per $1,000 won instead of one per $1,000 for regular Tour events. Let's see if he can keep it going at Oakmont.
Davis Riley: After a triple-bogey 8 at the par-5 7th, the Mississippi native was clean the rest of the way with three birdies, climbing into the three-way tie for second for his best major finish. And he also punched a ticket to next year’s Masters.
Keegan Bradley: The U.S. Ryder Cup captain opened with three bogeys in his first seven holes Sunday but showed the kind of mettle he hopes his team has in September, shooting 1-over 72 to finish in the top 10. Chatter around being a playing captain is still alive, and it was a solid showing for several Americans likely to be on his squad.
Joaquin Niemann: We were hard on the Chilean in this space yesterday For ongoing letdowns in majors, however, an impressive 68-shot performance on Sunday propelled him from tied for 31st to tied for eighth — his strongest result in a major so far. This achievement secures his spot in next year’s PGA, which is crucial for someone affiliated with LIV Golf.
2025 PGA Championship Final Round Eliminated Players
Jon Rahm: He managed to catch up with Scheffler early on the latter part of his round, yet several unfortunate breaks along with some errant shots pushed him out of the running. As the sole contender posing a challenge to Scheffler, he faced disappointment as there were no consolation prizes for being second-best on this particular Sunday for the twice-major-winning player.
Bryson DeChambeau: It will be recorded in the books as a T2 finish, however, it turned out to be a rather subdued afternoon considering DeChambeau possesses possibly unmatched power compared to his competitors.
Rory McIlroy: It hadn't been his week, but one might excuse him for experiencing a post-Masters letdown. However, no such leniency is granted for this. skipping out on the media for four straight days When he could have utilized a brief conversation to resolve the backlash surrounding the non-conforming driver he had been compelled to replace earlier in the week.
Max Homa: As much as his Friday 64 seemed to be a turning point In a prolonged effort to regain his form, a disappointing performance over the weekend of July 6-7 left him sharing 60th place. During Sunday’s round, he threw down an iron following a subpar approach shot, clearly showing his irritation.
Joggers: We're not the fashion police, but Alex Noren’s outfit on Sunday appeared rather dowdy for someone aiming for a Wanamaker trophy. Competing in the last group with Scheffler, he scored a 76 and ended up tied for 17th place.
This piece was initially released on www.si.com as 2025 PGA Championship Final Round Standings: Elevating Scottie Scheffler’s Legacy, Challenging Week for Rory McIlroy .
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