Scottie Scheffler silenced critics with a dominant PGA Championship win, forcing Phil Mickelson to backtrack on his bold prediction.

During the final few holes in Sunday’s final round, golf legend Phil Mickelson sent a message to Scheffler on social media before the round was even over. “Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on an incredible performance. Clearly #1 in the world,” Mickelson posted on X.

Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow by five shots to secure his third major title, and Phil Mickelson was quick to acknowledge the achievement