Why Scottie Scheffler’s blown 6-shot lead at Tour Championship wasn’t a meltdown

Scottie Scheffler of the United States congratulates Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 18th green after McIlroy won during the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 28, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Scottie Scheffler shot a final-round 73 at East Lake to Rory McIlroy's 66.

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