Social Media Reacts to Scottie Scheffler Winning the Masters

Former Texas Longhorn Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters; Here's the reaction from Social Media

On Sunday, the Masters crowned its newest champion, Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler became the third former Texas Longhorns golfer to win the Masters, outlasting Rory McIlroy by shooting a 1-under par 70 for a three-shot win. This was Scheffler’s first major championship.

The Texas Ex’s performance received lots of praise on social media. Here are some of the highlights:

It's time to soak up the moment. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Cp4uDcH2hZ

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022

Congratulations Scottie! What an unbelievable performance.

— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) April 10, 2022

Smile Scottie, you’re a Masters champion! Along with a green jacket, you’re also exempt into the next five #USOpen championships 👏

See you in Brookline! pic.twitter.com/X3A5drs76p

— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) April 10, 2022

4 putting to win the Masters by 3 is a dream

— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) April 10, 2022

If ur going to 4 putt to win The Masters by 3 u might as well 6 putt it just to say u did it

— max homa (@Maxhoma) April 10, 2022

Scottie Scheffler. 🤘

Your 2022 @TheMasters CHAMPION pic.twitter.com/pbGRCDASJC

— Texas Men's Golf (@TexasMGolf) April 10, 2022

I didn’t play my best out there, but just to have the support and appreciation from all the fans, I don’t think words can describe that. Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on an outstanding win. It’s been a special run. pic.twitter.com/8BAMJKlGFY

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 10, 2022

The last two former Longhorn golfers to win the tournament are Jordan Spieth (2015) and Ben Crenshaw, who won twice (1984 and 1995).

When asked about the pressure he felt leading up to the Masters, Scheffler said that the high stakes elevated his performance:

"I think because it's the Masters. I dreamed of having a chance to play in this golf tournament. I teared up the first time I got my invitation in the mail," Scheffler said.

"If you're going to choose a golf tournament to win, this would be the tournament," he said. "You don't know how many chances you're going to get. And so having a chance -- I had a 5-shot lead on Friday and then a 3-shot lead going into today -- I don't know if you get better opportunities than that. You don't want to waste them."

The hot streak continues for Scheffler, who just 56 days ago was still trying to win his first PGA Tour title. Fast forward to today, he has now won four of the past six PGA Tour Titles.

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