The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am delivered a thrilling finale, with Collin Morikawa emerging victorious in a nail-biting PGA Tour showdown. But it wasn't without a fight from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who produced spectacular finishes that kept everyone on the edge of their seats! And here's where it gets controversial—Scheffler, starting 13 strokes behind, nearly pulled off a historic comeback, leaving fans wondering if it was a missed opportunity or a valiant effort.
Morikawa, beginning Sunday two strokes behind, faced a challenging final round at Pebble Beach Golf Links due to weather concerns. The major champion turned things around with a strong back nine, carding a 10-foot birdie at the 11th and consecutive gains at the 15th to take the lead. He finished with a 5-under 67, claiming the title by one stroke.
Scheffler's remarkable final round of 63 included a 15-footer at the first, an eagle on the par-five second, and a birdie at the par-four third. Despite a bogey at the seventh, he bounced back with a front-nine 30. He briefly got within one stroke of the lead but needed an eagle on the final hole, which he achieved with a stunning iron shot.
"I had to take risks today to stay in the game," Scheffler admitted. "It was a battle, but I'm proud of how I fought." Meanwhile, Morikawa's belief in himself proved crucial, as he overcame a slow start to secure his first PGA Tour win since the 2023 Zozo Championship.
The leaderboard remained tight, with Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka finishing one stroke behind Morikawa. McIlroy's impressive 8-under 64, featuring eight birdies, left him satisfied with his performance ahead of a busy PGA Tour schedule. And this is the part most people miss—the Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods' foundation, is next on the agenda, with Ludvig Åberg defending his title.
So, was Scheffler's comeback attempt a near-miss or a remarkable achievement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The PGA Tour never fails to deliver drama, and this tournament was no exception.
