Golf
Scottie Scheffler admits being ‘fired up’ by Rory McIlroy before emotional hometown triumph
World No.1 wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson with record-equalling score after watching the Ulsterman complete his career Grand Slam at the Masters
Scottie Scheffler has revealed he was “fired up” by watching Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph after the world No.1 won his first title of the season. The Texan claimed his hometown event at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight shots with the equal lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history. Scheffler shot a closing 63 to finish on 31-under par 253 for his first regular Tour win since last June.
