Sahith Theegala concluded a strong week with an impressive final round, achieving his first Top-10 finish in over a year. He shot a flawless 7-under 65 on the last day, landing him tied for eighth place at 21-under par. This performance marked his first Top-10 finish on the PGA TOUR since the 2024 Tour Championship, signaling a significant comeback after a challenging 2025 season marred by injuries.
Despite a slow start in the first round with a 1-under 71, the Indian-origin American surged up the leaderboard with rounds of 64, 67, and 65 in the following days. Notably, he delivered two bogey-free rounds during this period, showcasing a remarkable turnaround. On the final day, Theegala displayed dominance by securing three birdies on the front nine and four more on the back, finishing strong with birdies on two of his last three holes.
In contrast, Akshay Bhatia and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, also of Indian origin, failed to make the cut. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler reaffirmed his supremacy by clinching The American Express title with a commanding four-shot victory. Starting the final round two shots behind, Scheffler unleashed a stellar performance, carding a 6-under 66 to finish at 27-under par.
Scheffler’s round, though not flawless with early and late setbacks, featured a remarkable nine birdies that secured his win. His consistent scoring throughout the tournament, including a streak of four birdies in six holes on the front nine, propelled him to victory. With this triumph, Scheffler notched his 20th PGA Tour victory in just four years, earning him lifetime Tour membership and a place among golf legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
