April 10 (UPI) — Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked player, cruised to a three-shot win at the 2022 Masters golf tournament Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., capturing his first major championship on the PGA Tour.
The 25-year-old Scheffler, who shot a 1-under 71 in the final round, finished at 10-under 278 for the tournament. He finished three strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy, who shot a 64 on the final day.
Shane Lowry and Cameron Smith each finished 5-under par and tied for third. Collin Morikawa was a shot back at 4-under 284 and ended in fifth.
Tiger Woods, competing in his first 72-hole event since the 2020 Masters, unraveled over his last 36 holes and carded a pair of 78s. He started the tournament strong with a 1-under 71 before slipping in the second round with a 74, though he made the cut despite his long layoff.