PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

May 18, 2025

Scottie Scheffler

Quail Hollow Club

Quick Quotes (TV)

Q. Scottie Scheffler, that was a hard-fought battle today. What were you fighting on the front nine that you figured out and you overcame for such a dominant performance to claim your third major championship title?

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER: I felt -- I don't know, I mean, I just kept hitting it left (laughter). I knew it was going to be a challenging day.

Finishing off a major championship is always difficult, and I did a good job of staying patient on the front nine. I didn't have my best stuff, but I kept myself in it, and I stepped up on the back nine and had a really good nine holes. That's about it.

Q. Most relatable comment ever by a World Number 1. We all hit it left sometimes. We've seen you slip on two green jackets. We have now just watched you hoist your first Wanamaker Trophy. What's the significance of claiming the second leg in this major championship circuit, and what's it mean to you to get No. 3?

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER: I'm just really proud of the way I fought this week. I was battling my swing the first couple days. I didn't have as good a prep week as I wanted to. It was a battle out there.

Teddy did a good job of keeping me in it, and Randy helped me figure out things on my swing. Morris helped get my body right. It was a real team effort this week. I'm proud of the whole squad. Looking forward to celebrating this one.

Q. We know for you family is over everything. Randy Smith, as you just mentioned, a PGA golf professional, has been your coach since you were 7 years old. What does it mean to win it in front of him, and what has he meant to you, not just in golf, but in life?

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER: It's tough to put into words what Randy means to me. He's a special man, and he's taught me everything about the game of golf. This is a pretty cool moment for the both of us. I don't really know how to put it into words, but he definitely is family to me.

I always described him as the fun uncle growing up. I could ask him stuff that I wouldn't necessarily ask my dad. He taught me a lot more than the game of golf. I'm looking forward to celebrating this one with him.