Scheffler’s Unstoppable Run, Griffin’s Grit, and Stark’s Historic U.S. Women’s Open

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This week, professional golf delivered a masterclass in dominance, breakout performances, and historic milestones.

Scottie Scheffler continues his historic tear, Ben Griffin solidifies his Ryder Cup case, and Maja Stark makes history at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Here’s the rundown as of June 2, 2025.

Today’s highlights:

• Scheffler’s Historic Dominance: Another Blowout at the Memorial

• Ben Griffin’s Big Moments: Ryder Cup Stock Soars

• Maja Stark’s Historic U.S. Women’s Open Win

Tournament Recap 🏌️

Scheffler’s Historic Dominance: Another Blowout at the Memorial

Scottie Scheffler is rewriting the record books. The world No. 1 secured his third win in his last four starts. This win came at the Memorial Tournament, a PGA Tour signature event, with a commanding four-shot victory at Muirfield Village. This follows his PGA Championship triumph, marking a run that reminds us of the crazy runs Tiger used to go on.

Scheffler finished at 10-under 278, closing with a 2-under 70 on Sunday to become the first repeat Memorial winner since Woods (1999–2001). His wins, each by four strokes or more, showcase relentless precision, with just one bogey over the final 40 holes despite Muirfield’s brutal setup.

Starting Sunday with a one-shot lead, Scheffler’s late surge—four birdies in the last five holes on Saturday for a 68—sealed his grip on the lead. With 16 PGA Tour titles before age 29, he’s in elite company with Woods and Jack Nicklaus, who praised his “unbelievable” consistency. As Scheffler eyes the U.S. Open at Oakmont, this run is nothing short of historic.

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Ben Griffin’s Big Moments: Ryder Cup Stock Soars

Ben Griffin is proving he belongs among golf’s elite. Fresh off his first individual PGA Tour win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a team victory at the Zurich Classic, Griffin carded a solo second at the Memorial, finishing at 6-under 282 with weekend rounds of 72-73.

Despite a mid-round stumble with four straight bogeys on Saturday, he roared back with a clutch 12-foot eagle on the par-5 15th and a 25-foot birdie on the par-3 16th, briefly closing within two shots of Scheffler. His 4-foot par save on 18 secured a $2.2 million payday, outpacing his Charles Schwab earnings.

This performance vaults Griffin to 7th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, putting him firmly in the conversation for the 2025 team. Fans on X, like @TheRGMedia, praise his fight, and analysts note his ability to deliver in big moments, though Scheffler’s brilliance overshadowed the field. Griffin’s confidence—“I beat him last week”—shows he’s ready to challenge the best.

Maja Stark’s Historic U.S. Women’s Open Win

Sweden’s Maja Stark etched her name in golf history by winning the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills, her first major and the first by a Swede since Annika Sorenstam’s 2006 victory in the same event.

Stark’s even-par 72 on Sunday sealed a 7-under 281 total, two shots clear of World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Japan’s Rio Takeda. Holding a one-shot lead entering the final round, Stark’s steady play and clutch short-range putting ensured an uneventful final hole, earning her $2.4 million.

Korda, closing with a 71, struggled with putting (-0.93 Strokes Gained: Putting) but notched her fourth top-10 of 2025.

Stark’s win, the first by a European in the event since Sorenstam, was lauded by peers like Sorenstam and Liselotte Neumann, who texted her to “bring it home.” 

Erin Hills drew mixed reviews: players like Stark praised its firm greens and 6,624-yard challenge, per NBC Sports, but some, including Charley Hull, griped about slow play.

Experts, via Golf.com, called it a “formidable” test, though sparse galleries due to its remote location were a drawback.

Final Thoughts 💭

Scheffler’s reign, Griffin’s rise, and Stark’s historic breakthrough make this a week to remember.

Scheffler’s nine straight 54-hole lead conversions signal a generational talent, while Griffin’s clutch play keeps the Ryder Cup race spicy.

Stark’s U.S. Women’s Open win, echoing Sorenstam’s legacy, is a landmark for European golf.

As we head to the U.S. Open, will Scheffler keep rolling, or can someone else steal the spotlight?

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