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Scottie Scheffler Reacts to Barely Missing Out on Third Masters Title

Scottie Scheffler Reacts to Barely Missing Out on Third Masters Title

Summary

Scottie Scheffler narrowly missed winning his third Masters title in 2026 at Augusta National. Despite a strong finish with a bogey-free weekend, he placed just one stroke behind Rory McIlroy, who won the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Scottie Scheffler shot a 65 on Saturday and a 68 on Sunday during the 2026 Masters.
  • His scores marked the first bogey-free weekend at the Masters since 1942.
  • Scheffler finished the tournament 11-under par.
  • Rory McIlroy won the Masters at 12-under, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods.
  • Scheffler was previously a Masters champion in 2022 and 2024.
  • This was Scheffler's seventh time participating in the Masters.
  • Scheffler expressed satisfaction with his performance despite coming up short.

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