2022 Masters: Scottie Scheffler's cool head ignites historic hot streak, career-making run to green jacket

Scheffler figured out the formula to winning on the PGA Tour, capturing four titles, including a major, in 57 days

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Most Masters champions begin crying the moment they slip on the green jacket. Scottie Scheffler wept shortly after waking up Sunday morning before the final round even started.

Scheffler, who has now won four of his last six golf tournaments and earned $9 million in the last 57 days, won the 2022 Masters by three strokes over Rory McIlroy after shooting a 1-under 71 to finish at 10 under for the week. There were shots that stood out Sunday, of course. He chipped in a ridiculous birdie on No. 3. He birdied No. 9, No. 14 and No. 15 as well. But it was his presence -- his refusal to rush even when the tournament got a little interesting -- and that long, slow Texas amble up and down the fairways of Augusta National that stood out above everything else.

Scheffler is a mega-talent. Coming into 2022 on the heels of a singles win over then-world No. 1 Jon Rahm at the 2021 Ryder Cup, every imaginable statistic pointed toward him winning soon and winning often. But then again, when you're 0 for 70 on the PGA Tour to start your career, you have to actually go out and win.