Scottie Scheffler has claimed his third major championship after winning the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
The world No 1 secured victory after overcoming challenges from Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in a fluctuating final round.
This triumph marks Scheffler's second consecutive win on the PGA Tour, following his victory at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson earlier this month.
The 28-year-old Texan's emotional celebration with his family captured the significance of the moment.
Scottie Scheffler with his wife Meredith and son Bennett
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In what has become a familiar scene, Scheffler shared a special moment with his wife Meredith and baby son Bennett after securing the win.
The emotional family embrace saw Meredith tell her husband: "I am so proud of you, so proud of you."
Baby Bennett remained blissfully unaware of his father's achievement, with Meredith noting with a smile: "You don't know what just happened, but that's pretty cool."
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Scottie Scheffler celebrated his third major victory
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The touching family moment at the 18th green has become something of a tradition for the champion in recent years.
Scheffler's parents were also present to share in the celebration, with his father Scott unable to contain his pride. In an emotional exchange, Scheffler Sr. told his son: "Words can't describe what we just watched."
The proud father continued with heartfelt praise: "You are the toughest guy, and the sweetest boy. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for never giving up, Scottie."
These touching family moments highlighted the personal significance of the victory beyond its professional importance.
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Alongside his family, Scheffler's longtime coach Randy Smith was watching his protégé's triumph. When asked about Smith's influence, Scheffler struggled to articulate the depth of their relationship.
"It's tough to really put into words what Randy means to me, but he's a special man. He's taught me everything about the game of golf," Scheffler said.
The world No. 1 described Smith as "definitely family" and "the fun uncle growing up," adding that "he taught me a lot more than just the game of golf."
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Scheffler acknowledged that his path to victory was far from straightforward, battling swing issues throughout the tournament.
"I'm just really proud of the way we fought this week," he said during his trophy presentation.
The champion credited his team for the win, saying: "Teddy [Scott, his caddie] did a really good job of keeping me in it and Randy helped me figure some stuff out with my swing. Martin helped get my body right, and it was a real team effort this week."
The usual calm Scottie Scheffler let his emotion show after winning his third major
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This victory represents Scheffler's latest step in establishing himself as one of the great players of the modern era. With the PGA Championship win, he has now reached the halfway point in his quest to complete the career Grand Slam.
This achievement comes just weeks after Rory McIlroy accomplished the Grand Slam feat at the Masters last month. Despite facing challenges around Quail Hollow, Scheffler's brilliance as the world's top-ranked player ultimately shone through.
