Scheffler sets sights on Mayakoba Golf Classic glory


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2022 Mayakoba Golf Classic 

US PGA Tour 

El Camaleon Golf Club
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México
3-6 November 2022 
 
Scottie Scheffler will be looking to win the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba for the first time in his career. 
 
Currently placed second on the Official World Golf Rankings, the American star is the highest ranked player among those who will be competing in the event.
 
Through only three years competing at the game’s highest level – the PGA Tour, Scheffler has already reached the top spot on the Official World Golf Rankings.

Rory McIlroy
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The 26-year-old enjoyed an incredible 2021-2022 campaign as he won four times on PGA Tour, including this year’s Masters Tournament.
 
Scheffler also clinched the WM Phoenix Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and the World Golf Championship-Dell Technologies Match Play. 
 
Furthermore, the 2019-2020 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year finished second in the FedExCup Standings behind Rory McIlroy. 
 
Scheffler will now be giping to record his first win in the current campaign by clinching the  World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

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“Being able to announce the commitment of the world’s number two ranked player to our fans and sponsors is so exciting for us,” said tournament director Joe Mazzeo.
 
“As the reigning Masters champion and the PGA Tour Player of the Year, there’s nobody in golf who has enjoyed a better 2022 than Scottie Scheffler. 
 
"We are thrilled that the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba will be a part of Scottie’s incredible year. It’s a testament to this iconic event here in Mexico," he added.
 
"And as a result of the commitment and dedication of our Title Sponsor World Wide Technology and our host Mayakoba and RLH Properties.”
 

Last five Mayakoba Golf Classic winners

 
2017 - Patton Kizzire - USA
2018 - Matt Kuchar - USA 
2019 - Brendon Todd - USA 
2020 - Viktor Hovland - Norway 
2021 - Viktor Hovland - Norway 
 

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Published: 11/03/2022