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Scottie Scheffler wins the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Scottie Scheffler wins the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

Summary

World number one Scottie Scheffler secured his second PGA Tour Championship title on Sunday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Entering the final round trailing by three shots, Scheffler carded a four-under-par 66 to finish at 16 under for the tournament. He outperformed Viktor Hovland, who struggled to a two-over-par 72 and concluded his round at 13 under. Scheffler earned a $10 million prize for the victory, marking the 22nd win of his PGA Tour career. Ryan Gerard finished in third place at 12 under, while Rory McIlroy ended his weekend tied for fourth at 11 under.

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By the Numbers

•Scottie Scheffler finished at 16 under to claim a three-shot victory.
•Viktor Hovland finished in second place at 13 under par.
•Ryan Gerard took third place with a 12-under total.
•The tournament win earned Scottie Scheffler a $10 million check.
•Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth at 11 under par.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Top-ranked Scheffler storms to PGA Tour Championship win

What they're saying

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World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a final day charge on Sunday to overhaul Viktor Hovland and win the PGA Tour Championship for the second time.Hovland, who had been chasing his second Tour Championship win after lifting the 2023 title, saw his hopes evaporate with a closing two-over-par 72.
— Yahoo Sports

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