Scottie Scheffler captures first major with Masters victory, buoyant McIlroy finishes second (with a bang)

In a span of 57 days, the 25-year-old Texan has gone from a maiden PGA Tour winner in Phoenix to prestige winner at Bay Hill to a WGC champion at Match Play to a major champion at the Masters

HOT: Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National by three shots. Pic: Gregory Shamus, Getty Images

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – Cameron Smith threw an early punch to the face. Rory McIlroy delivered a haymaker round of 64. Augusta National presented its usual array of questions and challenges.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler calmly and efficiently handled everything that was thrown at him on Sunday to win the green jacket at the 86th Masters at 10-under 278.