Sports World Reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Win

The World No. 1 captured his fourth victory in sixth starts and his first career major on Sunday afternoon.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler continued his torrid 2022 on Sunday afternoon as he captured the Masters for his first career major championship. 

Scheffler won his fourth event in his last six starts (the first four victories of his career), all of which have been captured over the last two months.

The run Scheffler has been on en route to becoming the top-ranked golfer in the world has been impressive, as he’s been playing the game at an unfathomable level as of late.

Scheffler’s one-under 71, which included a four-putt at 18 with the tournament in hand, doesn’t fully encapsulate how impressive his Sunday round was. He was in total control of his game, scrambling after missing greens and holing timely putts as he took a five-shot lead into 18 over Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy shot the low-round of the day, an eight-under par 64 to post -7 overall for the tournament. While it was perhaps the most impressive round of the week, he was just a bit too far behind Scheffler to overtake him.

After Scheffler clinched his first major title, the sports world reacted to his victory on Sunday. Here are some of the best tweets that came pouring in for Scheffler.

I didn’t play my best out there, but just to have the support and appreciation from all the fans, I don’t think words can describe that. Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on an outstanding win. It’s been a special run. pic.twitter.com/8BAMJKlGFY

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 10, 2022

The world No. 1 proved why he’s No. 1! Congrats to @TheMasters winner & first-time major champ Scottie Scheffler! Scottie didn’t have his best game at times but he did what champions do. That was to resort to a great short-iron game, excellent putting, and very good discipline. pic.twitter.com/9MOfemJloU

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 11, 2022

Very happy & proud of Scottie! Here’s a young man who's won 4 times in under 2 months. His whole week was terrific. Did what he had to do—and more! Fantastic round by @McIlroyRory—64 is pretty darn good and he played well enough to go even lower! Unfortunately, a little too late.

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 11, 2022

Congratulations Scottie! What an unbelievable performance.

— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) April 10, 2022

The win, the pictures, #themasters gets me every time. Tremendous. Congratulations Scottie Scheffler!

— Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson) April 10, 2022

Scottie Scheffler eight weeks ago.

• 0 wins in 70 PGA Tour starts
• $8.7M career earnings
• Ranked No. 14 in the world

Scottie Scheffler today.

• 4 wins in 76 PGA Tour starts
• $17.6M career earnings
• Ranked No. 1 in the world
• Masters champion

— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) April 11, 2022

Scottie Scheffler, your 2022 Masters champion 🏆

World No. 1 ✅
First major championship ✅
Green jacket ✅#TheMasters: https://t.co/ZoQXoBnVgQ pic.twitter.com/wIxmqw2Z7E

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 10, 2022

Scottie Scheffler. 🤘

Your 2022 @TheMasters CHAMPION pic.twitter.com/pbGRCDASJC

— Texas Men's Golf (@TexasMGolf) April 10, 2022

Just couldn’t get them to drop today but happy with the week @TheMasters

Congratulations to Scottie and Teddy

Onto @RBC_Heritage pic.twitter.com/eUGMQxRzLe

— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) April 11, 2022

Congratulations @ScottieScheff on winning @TheMasters #GreenJacket see you next year for lunch in the champions locker room

— Charl Schwartzel (@CA_Schwartzel) April 11, 2022

Congratulations Scottie Scheffler on an extraordinary run. Zero to four wins in two months, including @TheMasters - skies the limit for this impressive young man! pic.twitter.com/f7NOS9SrGQ

— Luke Elvy (@Luke_Elvy) April 11, 2022