You will recall that back in March the great Phil Mickelson unloaded quite the Take. He said that he believed LIV’s Joaquin Niemann was the best golfer in the world. Given that Scottie Scheffler held and still holds that post following his PGA Championship

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 be crowned a three-time major champion.