Jaeger upset Scheffler and won his first PGA title

Stephan Jaeger34 years old and professional since 2012, sprung a surprise by winning the Houston tournament on Sundayhis first PGA title, defeating most of all the world number one, Scottie Scheffler.

The German, playing his 135th tournament on the North American circuit, He finished the test at 12 under par, one stroke ahead of a field of five competitors among them was American Scheffler, who sought to add three after his victory earlier in the month at the Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship, where he became the first golfer to retain his title.

“It’s crazy… I couldn’t have waited for a better week to do it“The German commented, recounting his rivalry with Scheffler. “He is such a good person, a great player, that I was happy to compete (for victory) with him in those few days,” he said.

Despite the pressure, Jaeger took the lead alone with his fourth birdie, on the 9th hole, and he kept it up until the end.

Americans Taylor Moore and Tony Finau, as well as Belgium’s Thomas Detry and Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti also finished one stroke behind the winner.

Before the Augusta Masters, starting April 11, The PGA Tour continues in Texas this week, in San Antoniofor the Valero Texas Open.

Houston Open

Final classification

1. Stephan Jaeger (GER) -12 (69-66-66-67)
2. Taylor Moore (USA) -11 (64-71-67-67)
. Tony Finau (USA) -11 (69-62-72-66)
. Alejandro Tosti (ARG) -11 (66-67-68-68)
. Thomas Detry (BEL) -11 (70-64-67-68)
. Scottie Scheffler (USA) -11 (65-70-66-68)
7. Aaron Rai (ENG) -10 (66-70-67-67)
. Billy Horschel (USA) -10 (71-68-67-64)
. Max Greyserman (USA) -10 (67-69-67-67)
. David Skinns (ENG) -10 (67-69-65-69)