Schaeffler, who recorded 20-under 268 overall, won the title by one stroke over runner-up groups such as Xander Schauffley, Wyndham Clark and Brian Harmon of the U.S. She has won the title for the eighth time in the PGA Tour.
Scheffler, who made dramatic come-from-behind dramas, set a new record of winning the Players Championship for the second consecutive year, marking his 50th anniversary. There were six players who won the championship twice or more, but Scheffler is the first to win the title for the second consecutive year.
Schaeffler, who grabbed the trophy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the 11th, showed off his world No. 1 performance by winning for two consecutive weeks. The prize money is 4.5 million dollars.
“It’s a very special moment. It’s hard to even win a player’s championship once, and to win two consecutive championships is really special and I’m grateful,” Scheffler said.
Among Korean players, Kim Si-woo took the highest position. He reduced his pars by eight on the last day, elevating his ranking to a tie for sixth (15-under 273).
The rankings are meaningful. Kim has participated in seven competitions this year, never making top 10. Then, she made top 10 at the competition, which she has fond memories of being the youngest player to win in 2017.
Kim Si-woo rose nine notches from 53rd to 44th in the world. His ranking at the FedEx Cup also rose to 22nd.
“I feel more at ease when I come to the winning course, but I was sad that I could not compete for the championship,” Kim said. “I finished this year well. I can play with more confidence next year.”
Kim Si-woo, who became a father three weeks ago, will concentrate on parenting for about a week before participating in the Houston Open, which will open on the 29th. After that, he will start preparing to participate in the Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) tied for 19th (9-under 279) and Lim Sung-jae tied for 31st (7-under 281).
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