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Scheffler Clinches Second FedEx Cup Title with Three-Shot Victory in Atlanta
Scottie Scheffler secured his second FedEx Cup title with a three-shot win over Viktor Hovland at East Lake, while Kevin Kisner has called on the world number one to translate his dominance to team events for Team USA.
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Scheffler's Comeback Victory
Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship by three shots from Viktor Hovland at East Lake, clinching the FedEx Cup for the second time in his career. Scheffler's closing round of 66 lifted him above overnight leader Hovland, who made three bogeys in a round of 72.
A Battle Under Pressure
Hovland began the day with a three-shot cushion, but a bogey on the first hole and several near misses on the greens quickly eroded his advantage. Scheffler, meanwhile, carded the joint-best round of the day alongside Xander Schauffele. Rory McIlroy, who had charged into contention with a 63 on Saturday, fell away with three bogeys in his first five holes, though he recovered for an eagle on the sixth to finish tied for fourth, five shots behind Scheffler. Justin Rose provided a highlight with a hole-in-one on the par-three ninth but carded five bogeys in a round of 71 to finish in a share of 18th.
A Season of Consistency
Scheffler's victory was his second in three FedEx Cup playoff events, adding to a season that has featured three wins and 13 top-five finishes. His worst major finish was a tie for 14th, with top-five results in the other three. "The golf course got a bit firmer, there was some wind – I feel like for Atlanta this feels like a lot of wind," Scheffler said. "Today was a day when I was able to get off to a good start and I was able to make some birdies late in the round to seal the deal."
The Next Challenge
Despite his dominance, former professional Kevin Kisner has suggested Scheffler still has a point to prove in team competitions. Speaking on the Fore Play Podcast, Kisner challenged the world number one to become a talisman for Team USA in the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. "What I want to see is him dominate a Presidents Cup or a Ryder Cup. The one thing I haven't seen him absolutely do is take a team on his back and win it for them," Kisner said.
Scheffler was outstanding on his Ryder Cup debut in 2021, forming a partnership with Bryson DeChambeau, but lost his first four matches at the 2023 edition. At the 2024 Presidents Cup, he delivered three points alongside Russell Henley. Kisner noted Scheffler's improved driving this season, crediting a return to form after a mid-season driver change. "The sky's the limit for him. There is no more limit for him," Kisner said.
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Framing: Kisner claims there's one thing left for Scheffler to do in his career — Analytical with a hint of endorsement of Kisner's critique
Facts Included:
Kevin Kisner believes Scottie Scheffler still needs to prove he can inspire Team USA to a victory in either the Presidents Cup or the Ryder Cup.
Scheffler won two of the three FedEx Cup playoff events, including the Tour Championship.
Scheffler finished the season with three wins and 13 top-five finishes.
Scheffler's worst finish in a major was tied for 14th; he finished inside the top five in the other three majors.
Scheffler was outstanding on his Ryder Cup debut in 2021, partnering with Bryson DeChambeau.
At last year's Ryder Cup, Scheffler lost his first four matches.
Speaking on the Fore Play Podcast, Kisner suggested there is a question mark over Scheffler as a talisman for his country.
Kisner quoted Scheffler's switch to a new driver around The Players, saying he started 'spraying it' and 'missing everything right with it.'
Kisner said Scheffler lost confidence in the new driver and set it down for the year.
Kisner said Scheffler has 'started to drive it really well' and 'gained some miles an hour.'
Kisner said: 'The sky's the limit for him. There is no more limit for him.'
Kisner said Scheffler has made $130 million and leads every stat.
Kisner's quote: 'What I want to see is him dominate a Presidents Cup or a Ryder Cup. The one thing I haven't seen him absolutely do is take a team on his back and win it for them.'
Scheffler was a contentious pick for the 2021 Ryder Cup.
Scheffler and DeChambeau won 5 points over the first two days in 2021.
Scheffler beat Jon Rahm in the Sunday singles at Whistling Straits.
At the 2023 Ryder Cup, Scheffler failed to win any of his four matches.
Scheffler suffered a record defeat at the hands of Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland.
At the 2024 Presidents Cup, Scheffler delivered three points with partner Russell Henley.
At Bethpage, Scheffler's only point came against Rory McIlroy in Sunday singles.
Brandt Snedeker has to consider Scheffler ahead of the Presidents Cup at Medinah.
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ClaimScottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship by three shots from Viktor Hovland at East Lake.
ClaimKevin Kisner quoted Scheffler's switch to a new driver around The Players, saying he started 'spraying it' and 'missing everything right with it.'
ClaimKisner said: 'What I want to see is him dominate a Presidents Cup or a Ryder Cup. The one thing I haven't seen him absolutely do is take a team on his back and win it for them.'