Scottie Scheffler added another chapter to his dominance by winning the 2025 BMW Championship in dramatic fashion and. with it, earned the highest praise from two sporting greats Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James.
The defining moment came on the 17th hole during the final round at Caves Valley Golf Club. Trailing Robert MacIntyre by four strokes entering the final round, Scheffler mounted a late charge, finishing with a three-under 67 to win by two at 15-under par.
But the unquestionable highlight came when Scheffler holed an 82-foot chip-in birdie under immense pressure-amazing golf fans and fellow athletes alike.
The improbable chip-in not only shifted the leaderboard but solidified his position atop the golf world. It marked his fifth PGA Tour victory this season, joining an elite list of players-and placing him in the same rarefied company as Tiger Woods, achieving five or more wins in consecutive seasons. His consistency remains unmatched.
Mahomes and LeBron both lauded his efforts on social media after appearing to catch the golf at home: “Scottie’s crazy, man,” Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes wrote on X-his casual comment loaded with admiration.
LeBron James, never one to be outdone, added his own flair: “Crazy ZONE he’s in currently!”
A moment of perfection from Scheffler
In the final round, Scheffler faced a daunting lie: he was left of the green in deep rough, aiming at a back-right pin guarded by water. With the tournament on the line, he executed a precise chip.
“It looked good when it landed, looked good when it was rolling, and it was nice to see that one go in,” Scheffler described, capturing the blend of confidence and control that defines his game.
The chip wasn’t just dramatic-it was decisive in equal measurewd. It gave Scheffler a two-shot lead on the 17th, which he carried into the final hole to seal victory. Scheffler becomes the first golfer since Woods to pull off such a run of consecutive seasons with five PGA Tour wins-a testament to his unrelenting form.
Even outside the world of golf, the magnitude of Scheffler’s accomplishment resonated. For Mahomes and LeBron-elite performers themselves-seeing other stars in any arena deliver such magic ignited their excitement.
Mahomes was quick to acknowledge the shot with a simple, supportive message. LeBron echoed that energy, recognizing the mental focus and mastery required to deliver under pressure.
Scheffler clear at the top
Victory reinforces his place as a generational talent. With two majors already this year-the PGA Championship and The Open-his momentum continues into the FedEx Cup Playoffs and Ryder Cup itinerary.
His form remains near-flawless: in 2025, he’s yet to finish outside the top 25 and that is a rare feat for any professional golfer..
Simultaneously, the reactions from Mahomes and LeBron spotlight how transcendent greatness on any stage can unite athletes across sports. Scheffler’s artistry with a golf club was more than a personal achievement-it became a moment of universal respect.
As Scheffler advances to the Tour Championship, chasing even further accolades and history, his BMW performance will be remembered as one of the most iconic shots in recent golf history-and one that earned praise from legends on other fields.
Read the full article here
