World No. 1 Schauffler celebrates victory after a year away

A pre-tournament putter switch paid off. After nearly a year without a win due to poor putting, men's golf world No. 1 Scotty Schauffler (28, USA) returned to the top of the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational ($20 million). Schauffler, who is known for hitting everything from driver to irons to wedges, also ranked first in putting. He led the field in greens in regulation (1.58), and switched from a straight blade putter to a mallet with a blunt, straight back head, which he says was a "godsend.

Schaeffler carded six birdies and no bogeys in the final four rounds of the tournament at Bay Hill Golf and Lodge (par-72) in Orlando, Florida, on Nov. 11 for a 6-under 66. Schaeffler's 15-under-par 273 total gave him a five-stroke lead over runner-up Wyndham Clarke (31-USA). The winner's check was worth $4 million. Shane Lowry (37-IRE), who entered the final round tied for the lead with Schauffler, finished in third place (9-under 279).

Schauffler's victory, his first in nearly a year since last year's Players Championship, 토토사이트 gives him seven career PGA Tour victories. It was his second win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the first since 2022. The world No. 1 also moved to the top of the FedExCup standings to determine the season's top player. Schauffler has been on a tear this season, posting five top-10 finishes in six events, including this victory. Schauffler will defend his title at the Players Championship, which began on Thursday.

Byung-Hoon Ahn (33) shaved four strokes off his score on the day to move into a tie for eighth place (4-under 284), his third top-10 finish of the season. Ahn moves to fifth in the FedExCup standings.

Lim Sung-jae (26) tied for 18th (2-under-par 286), Kim Si Woo (29) tied for 30th (1-over-par 289) and Kim Joo Hyung (22) tied for 52nd (6-over-par 294).'