Scheffler's hopes of an unprecented third consecutive trophy at the PGA Tour's flagship event fizzled out, finishing with a 4-under 284 for the tournament. Braving gusts and sporadic sprinkles, the world's No. 1 golfer carded a 1-over 73 in the final round, entering the clubhouse inside the leading 20 but never threatening a repeat of 2024.

Scottie Scheffler fought frustration stayed in the hunt in Saturday's third round at The Players Championship in his quest for a three-peat.

Scottie Scheffler is the first back-to-back winner at The Players Championship and goes for three in a row this week