Tournament Recap
Rory McIlroy clinched a monumental win at The Players Championship 2025, finishing the tournament at -16 under par and securing his second title at TPC Sawgrass. McIlroy closed out the final round with a 3-under 69, holding off strong challenges from Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele in a dramatic Sunday finish.
McIlroy entered the final round with a one-shot lead and never gave it up, playing steady, mistake-free golf. His birdies on the 11th, 13th, and 16th holes provided the cushion needed to hold off Scheffler, who birdied 18 to finish just one stroke behind.
Final Leaderboard – Top 5 Finishers
| Position |
Player |
Score |
Final Round |
| 1st |
Rory McIlroy |
-16 |
69 (-3) |
| 2nd |
Scottie Scheffler |
-15 |
68 (-4) |
| 3rd |
Xander Schauffele |
-13 |
69 (-3) |
| 4th |
Viktor Hovland |
-11 |
70 (-2) |
| 5th |
Collin Morikawa |
-10 |
70 (-2) |
McIlroy’s Winning Stats
Key Moments
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Hole 11: Birdie to extend lead to two shots.
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Hole 16: Par-5 birdie gave him a cushion.
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Hole 18: Clutch two-putt par to seal the victory.
Reactions & Implications
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McIlroy’s win marks his first tour victory of 2025 and elevates him back to #2 in the world rankings.
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This win cements his form ahead of The Masters, where he’ll chase the final piece of the career Grand Slam.
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Scheffler and Schauffele remain in elite form, likely contenders at Augusta as well.
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