Golf fans witnessed something truly remarkable on Sunday when Scottie Scheffler delivered what many are calling one of the greatest shots in PGA Tour history.
The American’s jaw-dropping chip left both casual fans and sports stars around the world in awe, sparking a wave of excitement across social media.
The Shot That Took Everyone’s Breath Away
On the 71st hole of the BMW Championship at Maryland’s Caves Valley Golf Club, Scheffler found himself needing a miracle.
Both he and Robert MacIntyre had missed the green on the tricky par-3 17th. That’s when Scheffler unleashed a masterful 81-foot chip that slowly rolled for 12 seconds before dropping directly into the hole for birdie.
The shot immediately gave him a two-shot lead.
Fans compared the moment to Tiger Woods’ legendary 2005 Masters chip, when his ball hovered over the cup before finally dropping in.
Scheffler himself was modest about the effort: “It looked good when it landed, looked good when it was rolling, and it was nice to see that one go in,” he said.
Social Media Erupts in Celebration
The magic of the moment didn’t go unnoticed.
LeBron James took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment: “Scheffler so damn COLD out there!! Crazy ZONE he’s in currently!” Patrick Mahomes added: “Scottie is crazy man,” accompanied by laughing emojis.
Other commentators and fans joined in, with Pat McAfee calling Scheffler an “absolute DAWG,” and Jost Hart of the New York Knicks describing the shot as “insane.”
One fan at the course said it was “one of the greatest shots I’ve ever witnessed live,” while another remarked, “Scheffler’s mild manner can’t disguise the fact that he is an absolute killer on the course.
We haven’t seen anything like this since Tiger.”
Victory and Career Milestones
Scheffler’s chip helped him close the tournament with a three-under 67, securing a two-shot victory and his fifth PGA Tour win of the year—earning him $3.6 million in the process.
This achievement made him the first player since Tiger Woods to win at least five times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years.
Eyes on the FedEx Cup and East Lake
The excitement doesn’t stop here. Scheffler now leads the 30 players who advanced to the Tour Championship at East Lake, with a chance to become the first repeat FedEx Cup champion since the series began in 2007.
All 30 competitors have a shot at the $10 million first-place prize, setting the stage for another thrilling showdown.
Harry Hall earned the final spot in dramatic fashion, chipping in for birdie on the 17th to secure his place despite earlier bogeys.
Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler narrowly missed qualifying after a rough back nine, and Akshay Bhatia claimed the 30th spot despite multiple bogeys.
