Scottie Scheffler won the 88th Masters Tournament with a score of -11 on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia, winning his second Masters in three years.
His victory made him the fourth-youngest golfer to win the Masters for the second time, following legends Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros. according to Go to NBC News.
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 14: American golfers pose with the Masters trophy after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Scotty Scheffler.Warren Little/Getty Images
CBS’ Jim Nantz immortalized the moment when Scheffler secured the victory with an arguably iconic call.
When Scheffler sank a par putt on the 18th hole to seal the victory, Nantz quipped, “His stardom was confirmed.”
His star quality is certain.
Scottie Scheffler wins the 2024 Masters Tournament. pic.twitter.com/MNp4dUnV0z
— Golf on CBS⛳ (@GolfonCBS) April 14, 2024
An emotional Scheffler hugged his caddy for several seconds and tipped his hat to the crowd in an emotional moment. (Related: ‘Kiss the ground every day’: Legendary golfer not from America praises America in pre-Masters speech)
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 14: Scotty Scheffler of the United States and his caddy celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Ted Scott.Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Scheffler, who beat second place by four strokes, is having what may be the best week of his life as he and his wife are about to give birth to their first child.
Nantz asked how she felt about the impending birth.
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
“‘I’m going home,’ he said directly to his wife Meredith. ‘I’m going home as soon as I can. Yes, I love you, and I’m going home. That’s it.’
Nantz pressed him further, asking him to reflect on what this important week meant to him.
“You’re going to make me cry,” Scheffler joked. “This is a very, very special time for both of us. I really can’t express what it means to win this tournament again. I really can’t describe what it’s like to be a father for the first time. “No,” he continued.
“So, I’m looking forward to getting home and celebrating with Meredith. It’s been a long week here without her,” he concluded.
Well, Scotty, you can finally go home and make it as champion. Have a tough week, son.
