Masters: Woods, Nicklaus congratulates Scottie for his maiden win

Scottie Scheffler won the maiden Masters title with a three-shot triumph at Augusta National.

This marks his fourth victory in as many months after winning the WM Phoenix Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

The 25-year-old’s three-stroke overnight lead was sliced to one before he temporarily surged five strokes ahead of the competition on the 72nd hole, with Scheffler’s winning margin only reduced when he made a four-putt double-bogey.

Scheffler finished three strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy (who shot a round-of-the-day 64) and Cameron Smith of Australia, with the sporting world praising the world’s most in-form player for becoming a first-time major victor.

Former golfer Jack Nicklaus, on his Twitter handle, lauded Scottie for his first Masters win.

The world No. 1 proved why he’s No. 1! Congrats to @TheMasters winner & first-time major champ Scottie Scheffler! Scottie didn’t have his best game at times but he did what champions do. That was to resort to a great short-iron game, excellent putting, and very good discipline. pic.twitter.com/9MOfemJloU

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 11, 2022

Very happy & proud of Scottie! Here’s a young man who's won 4 times in under 2 months. His whole week was terrific. Did what he had to do—and more! Fantastic round by @McIlroyRory—64 is pretty darn good and he played well enough to go even lower! Unfortunately, a little too late.

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— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 11, 2022

Tigers Woods and other golfers also turned to Twitter and congratulated Scottie for his victory.

I didn’t play my best out there, but just to have the support and appreciation from all the fans, I don’t think words can describe that. Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on an outstanding win. It’s been a special run. pic.twitter.com/8BAMJKlGFY

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 10, 2022

Congratulations Scottie! What an unbelievable performance.

— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) April 10, 2022

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My favourite week of the year and great to finish it off with a birdie. Sunday afternoons don’t get much better than a stroll round Augusta National in the sun. @TheMasters Congratulations Scottie Scheffler 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/5ivaEmquVK

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) April 11, 2022

Not the final result I wanted today but fought as hard as I could. Congrats to Scottie on a great performance. #themasters pic.twitter.com/cRgsfbRvGD

— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) April 11, 2022