Scottie Scheffler says it was “actually cool” to have the ability to congratulate Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman gained The Masters to finish the profession Grand Slam.
McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta Nationwide on Sunday to grow to be the sixth man – and first European – to win every of golf’s 4 majors a minimum of as soon as.
Scheffler, as final yr’s Masters champion, introduced McIlroy together with his Inexperienced Jacket and says he may sense the world No 2’s “aid”.
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McIlroy accomplished the Grand Slam on the eleventh try and 11 years after his earlier main title – the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla.
World No 1 Scheffler stated: “It was cool to see him get the job accomplished, actually cool to be there in that second and to congratulate him and simply see the enjoyment on him and his household.
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“He has achieved every thing within the recreation of golf and that was actually the very last thing to perform.
“The man has gained FedExCup, The Gamers, all 4 majors. Perhaps the one different factor could be the Olympics he would wish to win.
“It was such an emotional day for him. I simply tried to remain out of the way in which and get the jacket on with out embarrassing him or myself. I acquired to look at the entire celebration.”
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Scheffler has gained two main titles up to now – each at The Masters after triumphing in 2022 and 2024 – whereas he has completed second on the US Open and PGA Championship.
“I haven’t got the understanding of what it is prefer to be requested in regards to the profession Grand Slam however I’ve a small understanding of what it is prefer to be requested: ‘hey, you achieved this, however you have not achieved that,'” stated Scheffler.
“It may be very taxing on folks generally. Undoubtedly from the skin it seemed much more like aid than something [for Rory].”
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Scheffler: I do not suppose fairly often about profession targets
When requested whether or not he would take inspiration from McIlroy’s success, Scheffler stated he was targeted on “getting essentially the most out of myself”.
The 28-year-old – who completed solo fourth at The Masters on eight underneath par – will look to efficiently defend the RBC Heritage at Harbour City Golf Hyperlinks in South Carolina this week, dwell on Sky Sports activities Golf from 12.30pm on Thursday.
Scheffler’s win at Hilton Head a yr in the past was one among seven he achieved on the PGA Tour in 2024 – along with Olympic Gold in Paris – however he’s but to safe a victory this season.
Scottie Scheffler will look to defend the RBC Heritage title this week, dwell on Sky Sports activities
He added: “The sensation you get from successful a event is a fairly particular. For me, I want it lasted longer than it did. It does not actually final very lengthy.
“Was it fairly superior watching Rory win the Grand Slam? In fact it was. However so far as my life goes, I attempt to keep within the current. I do not suppose fairly often about profession targets.
“Profitable the profession Grand Slam, I feel that is one thing that any golfer would dream of, however on the finish of the day, I am simply attempting to get essentially the most out of myself. That is about it.”
Watch Scottie Scheffler’s defence of the RBC Heritage dwell on Sky Sports activities Golf from Thursday by way of to Sunday. Protection of day one begins at 12.30pm. Stream with NOW.
