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PHOENIX, AZ (SNN-TV) – Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his WM Phoenix Open title Sunday at TPC Scottsdale to regain the No. 1 spot in the world.
Scheffler closed with a 6-under 65 to beat Nick Taylor by 2 strokes in breezy conditions on the firm and fast Stadium Course. The 26-year-old Texan will jump from second to first in the rankings, taking the top spot from Rory McIlroy with his fifth PGA Tour victory.
Scheffler closed with a par to finish at 19-under 265. He is the seventh player to successfully defend a title in the tournament, following Ben Hogan, Jimmy Demaret, Lloyd Mangrum, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller and Hideki Matsuyama.
