In a display of sheer dominance and resilience, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler staged a stunning comeback to win the 2025 Procore Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa’s North Course on Sunday, securing his sixth PGA Tour victory of the season and 19th of his career.
The 29-year-old Texan finished at 19-under par 269, edging out fellow American Ben Griffin by a single stroke in a final-round showdown that served as an unofficial tune-up for the upcoming Ryder Cup.
Scheffler, who entered the week as the clear favorite but started sluggishly, overcame an eight-shot deficit after 36 holes to claim the $1.08 million top prize from the $6 million purse. His path to victory was a masterclass in patience and precision: after opening rounds of 70 and 68 left him trailing Griffin, Scheffler exploded for an 8-under 64 on Saturday, vaulting into contention. He then sealed the deal with a flawless 5-under 67 in the final round, making four birdies in his first 10 holes before holding firm down the stretch.
“I kind of did my best to stay in my own world and keep making birdies,” Scheffler said post-round, reflecting on his mindset amid the pressure. “Did a good job at staying patient and finished it off nice.” One highlight came on the par-4 10th, where he drained an 82-yard approach shot to just 15 inches for a birdie, showcasing the pinpoint accuracy that has defined his breakout year.
Griffin, who led after rounds of 64 and 66, fought valiantly but faltered late. Starting the final day with a two-shot advantage, the 31-year-old posted a 2-under 70 but couldn’t match Scheffler’s birdie barrage. A bogey on the 14th proved costly, allowing Scheffler to pull ahead with a birdie on the par-5 15th.
“Not everyone’s a robot like Scottie, I guess,” Griffin quipped afterward, acknowledging his rival’s otherworldly form. “Just wasn’t quite as sharp from short range as I needed to be, but I’ll get to work this next week.”
The event drew an unusually stacked field, thanks to U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley’s call for his team to participate as preparation for the biennial showdown at Bethpage Black in two weeks. Ten Americans from the squad teed it up, turning the typically low-key fall opener into a high-stakes practice round. Scheffler used the week to sharpen his game, extending his streak of top-8 finishes to 15, dating back to the Houston Open in March.
This triumph marks Scheffler’s first win in California. It also cements his place in history: Scheffler joins an elite club as just the fourth golfer since 1960 to notch six or more wins in back-to-back seasons, alongside legends Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus. His 2025 haul includes victories at the CJ Cup, The Memorial, the PGA Championship, The Open, and the BMW Championship, with 16 top-10s in 19 starts.
Other Ryder Cup hopefuls shone brightly too: J.J. Spaun (66) finished solo sixth on 15 under, while Cam Young (67) notched his fifth straight finish inside the top-15 with a T9 on 12 under.
