Scottie Scheffler says it was “really cool” to have the ability to congratulate Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman gained The Masters to finish the profession Grand Slam.
McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta Nationwide on Sunday to grow to be the sixth man – and first European – to win every of golf’s 4 majors not less than as soon as.
Scheffler, as final yr’s Masters champion, introduced McIlroy together with his Inexperienced Jacket and says he might sense the world No 2’s “relief”.
McIlroy accomplished the Grand Slam on the eleventh try and 11 years after his earlier main title – the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla.
World No 1 Scheffler mentioned: “It was cool to see him get the job performed, actually cool to be there in that second and to congratulate him and simply see the enjoyment on him and his household.
Olympics solely factor left for McIlroy to overcome?
“He has completed the whole lot within the sport of golf and that was actually the very last thing to perform.
“The man has gained FedExCup, The Gamers, all 4 majors. Perhaps the one different factor can be the Olympics he would wish to win.
“It was such an emotional day for him. I just tried to stay out of the way and get the jacket on without embarrassing him or myself. I got to watch the whole celebration.”
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Take a look at McIlroy’s greatest pictures from his victory at Augusta Nationwide
Scheffler has gained two main titles thus far – each at The Masters after triumphing in 2022 and 2024 – whereas he has completed second on the US Open and PGA Championship.
“I don’t have the understanding of what it’s like to be asked about the career Grand Slam but I have a small understanding of what it’s like to be asked: ‘hey, you accomplished this, but you haven’t accomplished that,'” mentioned Scheffler.
“It can be very taxing on people sometimes. Definitely from the outside it looked a lot more like relief than anything [for Rory].”
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Highlights from the ultimate spherical of The Masters, the place McIlroy beat Justin Rose after a play-off
Scheffler: I do not suppose fairly often about profession targets
When requested whether or not he would take inspiration from McIlroy’s success, Scheffler mentioned he was centered on “getting the most out of myself”.
The 28-year-old – who completed solo fourth at The Masters on eight below par – will look to efficiently defend the RBC Heritage at Harbour City Golf Hyperlinks in South Carolina this week, reside on Sky Sports activities Golf from 12.30pm on Thursday.
Scheffler’s win at Hilton Head a yr in the past was one among seven he achieved on the PGA Tour in 2024 – along with Olympic Gold in Paris – however he’s but to safe a victory this season.
Scottie Scheffler will look to defend the RBC Heritage title this week, reside on Sky Sports activities
He added: “The feeling you get from winning a tournament is a pretty special. For me, I wish it lasted longer than it did. It doesn’t really last very long.
“Was it fairly superior watching Rory win the Grand Slam? In fact it was. However so far as my life goes, I attempt to keep within the current. I do not suppose fairly often about profession targets.
“Winning the career Grand Slam, I think that’s something that any golfer would dream of, but at the end of the day, I’m just trying to get the most out of myself. That’s about it.”
Watch Scottie Scheffler’s defence of the RBC Heritage reside on Sky Sports activities Golf from Thursday by to Sunday. Protection of day one begins at 12.30pm. Stream with NOW.
