Scottie Scheffler Claims Honda Classic Victory with Sunday Charge at PGA National

Scottie Scheffler produced a scintillating final-round 65 to come from four shots behind and win the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort & Spa on Sunday, capturing his second PGA Tour victory of the 2026 season. The world No. 1 made seven birdies and no bogeys in his closing round, finishing at 12-under par and one shot ahead of runner-up Xander Schauffele.

Scheffler started the day in a tie for seventh place, four shots behind 54-hole leaders Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay. But the 29-year-old Texan came out firing early, making birdies on four of his first six holes to quickly move into contention on the notoriously difficult Champion Course.

"I felt really good about my game coming into today," Scheffler said after receiving the winner's trophy. "I knew I needed to be aggressive and make birdies early to give myself a chance. The putter was working beautifully, and when that happens on this golf course, you can shoot a low number."

The tournament's decisive moment came at the par-5 18th hole, where Scheffler needed birdie to take the outright lead. After a perfect drive and approach shot, he drained a 12-foot eagle putt that sent the gallery into a frenzy and put tremendous pressure on the final groups still on the course.

Xander Schauffele, playing in the final group, had a chance to force a playoff with an eagle at 18 but could only manage par after his approach shot found the greenside bunker. The Olympic gold medalist shot 69 in the final round and finished second for the third time this season.

"Scottie played incredible golf today," Schauffele acknowledged. "That eagle on 18 was the shot of a champion. I gave myself chances, but he was just better today. Credit to him for that performance under pressure."

The victory moves Scheffler to the top of the FedEx Cup standings and further solidifies his position as the game's premier player. He has now won 14 PGA Tour events since 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down as he enters his prime years.

Tommy Fleetwood, who led after each of the first three rounds, struggled to a final-round 74 and finished tied for fifth. The Englishman had been seeking his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 but couldn't handle the pressure of trying to close out the tournament.

"This win feels special because of how difficult this golf course is," Scheffler reflected. "PGA National has humbled a lot of great players over the years, so to put together four solid rounds here gives me a lot of confidence heading into the bigger events later this year."