Weekly Golf Roundup: May 12th - May 18th

Brooklyn Golf Company Weekly Recap: May 12–18, 2025

The golf world was abuzz this past week, culminating in a thrilling finish at the 2025 PGA Championship. Here’s a roundup of the top stories:

🏆 Scottie Scheffler Dominates PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler clinched his third major title with a commanding five-shot victory at the PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite a shaky front nine, Scheffler regained his composure and finished with a 71, totaling 11-under-par for the tournament. His performance included birdies on holes 10, 14, and 15, showcasing his resilience under pressure.

Jon Rahm briefly tied for the lead but faltered with a bogey and two double bogeys on the final three holes, finishing tied for eighth. Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley shared second place at six-under-par.

Scheffler’s victory marks his 15th career PGA Tour win, making him the third-fastest player since 1950 to reach that milestone, behind only Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

🌟 Breakthrough Performances

• Jhonattan Vegas made history by becoming the first Venezuelan to lead a major tournament, holding the top spot after the first two rounds. He finished tied for 11th at five-under-par.

• Harris English delivered a career-best major round with a 65 on Sunday, propelling him into contention and highlighting his Ryder Cup aspirations.

🏌️♂️ Other Notable Highlights

• Rory McIlroy struggled throughout the tournament, finishing tied for 47th at three-over-par and opting not to speak with the media.

• Sepp Straka secured his second PGA Tour victory of the season by winning the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

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