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Scottie Scheffler makes Masters history despite falling short in final round
TL;DR
Scottie Scheffler made Masters history by completing all four rounds without a single bogey, a feat not achieved since 1942. Despite this remarkable performance, he fell short of winning the tournament, which was claimed by Rory McIlroy.
Rory McIlroy is the big winner of the weekend at Augusta National, but Scottie Scheffler still managed to make Masters history with his surreal performance.
The world number one golfer fell just short of capturing another green jacket during the 2026 Masters. However, Scheffler can take some solace knowing that his Augusta showing puts him in rare company.
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Scheffler finished this yearâs Masters without bogeying a single hole during all four rounds. That marks the first time since 1942 that a professional golfer has gone 72 holes without shooting above par on a hole.
Scottie Scheffler just did something no one at The Masters has done since 1942.
Bogey-free weekend.
9 birdies. 1 eagle. 0 bogeys. pic.twitter.com/ksXPKE7D2e
â PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 12, 2026
McIlroy finishes the 2026 Masters with a 12-under par victory after narrowing escaping the final hole of the tournament with a bogey. However, Schefflerâs incredible weekend of mistake-free golf still deserves major plaudits.
Scheffler shows incredible fortitude at Masters
In fact, itâs been 84 years since a player finished all four rounds without a single bogey. The world number one nearly mounted an epic comeback to win his third green jacket during his young career.
Schefflerâs amazing third round at Augusta featured a 7-under par round on Saturday. That even led to an odd question from a reporter irking Scheffler after he put up a massively impressive score.
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Over the past five years, Scheffler has managed to win twice at Augusta during the 2022 and 2024 PGA Tour seasons. However, the 29 year old is still looking to complete golfâs Career Grand Slam by winning the U.S. Open.
Scheffler is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in golf history with his four major championships and consistent play on a week-to-week basis.
Meanwhile, his ongoing battle with McIlroy to claim the top spot as the best golfer on the PGA Tour is going to reach new heights following the Northern Irishmanâs second straight Masters win.
Q&A
What historic achievement did Scottie Scheffler accomplish at the 2026 Masters?
Scottie Scheffler became the first professional golfer since 1942 to complete 72 holes at the Masters without bogeying a single hole.
Who won the 2026 Masters tournament?
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, marking his second consecutive title at the event.
How many birdies and eagles did Scottie Scheffler have during the 2026 Masters?
Scottie Scheffler recorded 9 birdies and 1 eagle during the 2026 Masters while finishing bogey-free.
