Scottie Scheffler Tunes Up Perfectly for Ryder Cup with Procore Championship Win

As the Ryder Cup draws near, there could hardly be a better sign for Team USA than seeing world number one Scottie Scheffler back in the winner’s circle. The 29-year-old Texan powered his way to victory at the Procore Championship in Napa, California, closing with a composed five-under 67 to edge out Ben Griffin by a single shot.

It was vintage Scheffler: clinical with the putter, steady with the irons, and nerveless under pressure. His 19-under-par total of 269 not only delivered his sixth PGA Tour title of 2025 but also served as the ideal warm-up ahead of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black later this month.

Scheffler’s Sunday Charge at the Procore Championship

Coming into the final round one shot off Griffin’s lead, Scheffler wasted no time setting the tone. He rolled in an 11-foot birdie putt at the third to draw level, then picked up two more strokes at the fifth and the par-three seventh – the latter courtesy of a beautiful 26-foot birdie that brought a big cheer from the California crowd.

While some of his Ryder Cup teammates were watching from the clubhouse, Scheffler went about his work with trademark focus. Three more birdies on the back nine, combined with just a single bogey, were enough to keep Griffin at bay.

Griffin, who had led overnight, stayed right on Scheffler’s heels but missed a six-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole that would have forced a playoff. It was a cruel end for the 28-year-old, who played brilliantly all week, but this day always felt like Scheffler’s.

Lanto Griffin – no relation – finished third at 17-under, while Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo and amateur sensation Jackson Koivun shared fourth. Koivun, fresh from helping the United States retain the Walker Cup, was a standout story of the week, closing with poise well beyond his years.

Perfect Timing Ahead of the Ryder Cup

For Scheffler, this victory is about more than just another trophy. It’s about momentum. The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Park is now less than two weeks away, and the Americans will be desperate to reclaim the trophy after Europe’s famous win in Rome in 2023.

“I think we’re all excited for the Ryder Cup to get here,” Scheffler said after signing his card. “The thing I always focus on most going into tournaments is my preparation. When I step up on the first tee, I can tell myself I did everything I could to play well. I definitely feel that way going into the Ryder Cup, and I’m excited to get it started.”

Captain Keegan Bradley will no doubt be delighted with what he saw. Ten of his 12 players were in the field this week, and Scheffler once again showed why he will be the spearhead for Team USA.

JJ Spaun, one of Bradley’s Ryder Cup rookies and the reigning U.S. Open champion, added to the positives with a sparkling six-under 66 on Sunday to finish sixth. That kind of form could prove crucial when the Americans take on a fired-up European side later this month.

Confidence and Consistency – Scheffler’s Winning Formula

Scheffler’s 2025 season has been nothing short of remarkable. This win marks his sixth of the year, an achievement that cements his status as the most dominant player in the game right now. What makes him so tough to beat isn’t just his ball-striking – which remains elite – but his consistency week in, week out.

Even when he isn’t at his absolute best, he finds ways to keep himself in contention. On Sunday at Silverado, it was his putter that made the difference. He holed crucial mid-range birdie putts, applied pressure at just the right moments, and forced Griffin to match him shot for shot until the very end.

That composure under pressure is exactly what the United States will need when the Ryder Cup gets underway. Bethpage Black is a notoriously demanding course, and having someone like Scheffler leading from the front gives the Americans a psychological edge.

Looking Ahead to Bethpage

With the Procore Championship now in the books, attention shifts fully to the Ryder Cup. Bradley’s team will assemble in New York in the coming days to begin preparations for one of golf’s greatest spectacles.

Europe may have the likes of Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg in red-hot form, but Scheffler’s latest win sends a clear message: Team USA is coming ready.

The Ryder Cup has a way of producing drama and storylines that live long in the memory. If Scheffler brings the same steady hand and clutch putting that earned him victory in Napa, the Americans will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy on home soil.

Final Leaderboard – Procore Championship

• -19: Scottie Scheffler (US)

• -18: Ben Griffin (US)

• -17: Lanto Griffin (US)

• -16: Jackson Koivun* (US), Emiliano Grillo (ARG)

• -15: JJ Spaun (US)

• -14: Mackenzie Hughes (CAN), Garrick Higgo (RSA)

• -12: Cameron Young (US), Roger Hoey (PHI)

• -11: Austin Eckroat (US)

Selected others: -9 Russell Henley (US), -7 Patrick Cantlay (US), -5 Collin Morikawa (US), Harris English (US), +1 Justin Thomas (US)
* denotes amateur