Scottie Scheffler needs some help to secure a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, but regardless of Sunday’s outcome, the No. 1 player in the world gave fans a moment that displayed he is just that.
On the eighth hole, a 189-yard par-3, Scheffler sank the second hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career.
ACE FOR SCHEFFLER!!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 28, 2023
It’s the second hole-in-one of Scottie Scheffler’s career @CSChallengeFW 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sRGrlYp717
Scheffler, the Colonial runner-up last year, bogeyed three of his last five holes for a 72 on Saturday after opening with consecutive 67s. But the ace pushed him back into the leaderboard’s top five.
He ended the day with a third 67 in his final round, finishing 7-under par for the tournament.
Emiliano Grillo claimed his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7 1/2 years on Sunday. Grillo and Adam Schenk both finished 8-under 272. Schenk got his second runner-up finish of the season and is still seeking his first victory after a 72 playing in the final group Sunday.
Scheffler finished tied for third at 7-under with Harry Hall.
Scottie Scheffler makes a hole-in-one at in the final round at the Charles Schwab Challenge with a 7-iron at the 189-yard 8th hole. It’s the second ace of the tournament (Harris English/R2/No. 8) and the second on TOUR for Scheffler (R3/No. 2/2014 AT&T Byron Nelson).
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) May 28, 2023
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