After reaching the par-5 18th hole in two and needing an eagle to win and a birdie to tie, Ben Griffin three-putted for a par to give World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler his sixth victory of the year at the Procore Championship in Napa, Calif.
Scheffler, who started the day two shots behind Griffin, the 54-hole leader, shot a 5-under-par 67 to earn $1.08 million and boost his winnings for the year to $27.7 million.
Griffin shot 70 to finish second, his 11th top-10 finish of the year, second only to Scheffler’s 17. Lanto Griffin had the lowest round of the day, a 7-under 65, to finish another shot back in third, his best finish since winning the 2019 Houston Open.
“I did some good stuff over the course of four days, especially over the weekend,” said Scheffler, who has 19 career victories. “I felt like my game got better as the week went on, and I played some really nice golf Saturday and Sunday. I made one bogey (on the 11th hole Sunday) and then bounced back real quick with birdies on 12 and 15. Felt like I really needed to birdie 18, but fortunately par was enough.”
The Procore Championship
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, the Procore Championship is a standout event on the PGA TOUR that blends elite golf with the region’s signature sophistication. Hosted at the Silverado Resort’s North Course—renovated by Hall-of-Famer Johnny Miller—the tournament features tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and a $6 million purse that attracts top-tier talent. Known for its fan-friendly atmosphere and curated wine experiences, the Procore Championship makes for one of the most distinctive stops on tour.
Procore Championship: A Battle of Ryder Cup Teammates
Griffin got off to a hot start Sunday, making birdies on his first three holes. But he had one birdie and two bogeys over his final 15 holes to finish second to Scheffler for the second time this year; they finished 1-2 at the Memorial.
He had a 60-foot eagle putt at the 574-yard 18th hole, but left it 5 feet, 9 inches short. Griffin barely missed the birdie putt that would have forced a playoff with Scheffler.
“I was trying to make eagle, but the putt was just a little slower than I expected,” said Griffin of his first putt. “I don’t know if I hit my line on the last, but I looked up and it looked like it was breaking pretty good to the left and I tried to play it straighter to right center. I felt like I just wasn’t quite as sharp from short range as I needed to be, but I’ll get to work this next week and hopefully make every single one of them at the Ryder Cup.”
Griffin and Scheffler were two of the 10 Team USA Ryder Cup golfers competing in the tournament. They chose the Procore Championship as a warm-up for the Ryder Cup, which is Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Long Island, N.Y.
“It was definitely nice to see some of my teammates on the leaderboard,” Scheffler said. “Ben and I had a good battle today. It was a good prep week; the guys definitely stayed sharp this week.
“I always focus as much as I can on my preparation going into tournaments, that’s what gives me confidence, and I feel like I’m as prepared as possible for the Ryder Cup, and I think we’re all excited for the tournament to get started.”
Ryder Cupper results
J.J. Spaun shot a closing 66 to finish in sixth place. Cameron Young tied for ninth, followed by Sam Burns (tie-13), Russell Henley (tie-19), Patrick Cantlay (tie-30), Collin Morikawa and Harris English (tie-43), and Justin Thomas (69th).
Auburn junior Jackson Koivun, the world’s top-ranked amateur, was paired with Griffin in the final twosome and shot a 71 after rounds of 67-66-68 to finish tied for fourth with Emiliano Grillo, three shots behind Scheffler. Grillo birdied his final three holes to shoot 66. It was Koivun’s third consecutive top-10 finish on the PGA Tour.
Scottie Scheffler’s Historic Sixth Win: A Statement of Dominance
With his victory at the Procore Championship, Scottie Scheffler didn’t just add another trophy to his collection—he carved his name further into golf history. Securing his sixth PGA Tour victory of the season for the second straight year, Scheffler joined an elite group that includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer—legends who have achieved this feat since 1960.
For Scheffler, this milestone is more than a stat line. It’s a reflection of relentless consistency, mental fortitude, and a preparation-first mindset. “When I step up on the first tee, I can tell myself I did everything I could to play well,” he said after his win. His confident attitude has helped him stay consistent, finishing in the top eight in 15 straight tournaments.
Winning at Silverado in Napa also marked his first victory on Californian soil, adding another layer to his growing legacy. And with the Ryder Cup looming, Scheffler’s performance sends a clear message: he’s not just ready—he’s leading the charge. His sixth win of 2025 isn’t just a personal achievement; it’s a signal that we may be witnessing one of the most dominant stretches in modern golf.
