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Scheffler wins Phoenix Open; reclaims top spot

It was the 26-year-old American’s first title since capturing last year’s Masters and returned him to the rankings summit he surrendered to Northern Ireland’s McIlroy last October

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pic/AFP

Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pic/AFP

Scottie Scheffler outdueled Canada’s Nick Taylor down the back nine on Sunday to repeat as PGA Phoenix Open champion and overtake Rory McIlroy for the World No. 1 ranking.

It was the 26-year-old American’s first title since capturing last year’s Masters and returned him to the rankings summit he surrendered to Northern Ireland’s McIlroy last October. “It feels pretty good,” Scheffler said. Scheffler fired a six-under-par 65 in Sunday’s final round to complete 72 holes at TPC Scottsdale on 19-under 265 and defeat Taylor by two strokes for the top prize and his fifth career PGA title. 

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