The second major of the season at Quail Hollow was nothing short of a roller coaster ride for professional golfers. But Scottie Scheffler made sure he was the one standing tall with the Wanamaker Trophy at the end.The World No. 1 delivered a spectacular performance, securing his third major title with a five-stroke lead before raising the heavy silver trophy on Sunday. Hilariously, Scheffler then dropped the trophy, partially breaking it.Earlier this year, LIV Golf's Phil Mickelson predicted Scheffler would not win a major this year. While the three-time major champion was running away with the tournament on Sunday, Mickelson felt compelled to give it up."Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on an incredible performance. Clearly #1 in the world," Mickelson posted on X, formerly Twitter.Scheffler finished at 11-under 273, five strokes ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. He ranked inside the top 10 in nearly every statistical category, leading the field in strokes gained tee-to-green.Scheffler just proved why he is the 2nd longest player to rule the Official World Golf Ranking leaderboard. The history, though, has Tiger Woods running as the longest World No. 1 golfer.Phil Mickelson was not the only oneScheffler's victory didn't just silence Mickelson—it earned him praise from golf legends.Nine-time major winner Gary Player congratulated him, saying:"Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on his superb PGA Championship victory at Quail Hollow and first major championship as a father! What an incredibly special moment to share with your wife and son. Keep doing the right things on all fronts, and the sky is the limit for you, my friend."Meanwhile, Tiger Woods, too, couldn't resist praising Scheffler's skill level in a recent PGA Tour video.Scottie Scheffler's 3rd major title wasn't just another win, it was a record-breaking achievement.His third major title now places him in elite company, alongside legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who reached 15 PGA Tour wins before turning 29.Not only this, but the New Jersey native also became the first player since Seve Ballesteros in 1983 to win each of his first three majors by at least three strokes.More Golf: PGA Tour Drops Tiger Woods Video Explaining Scottie Scheffler's Greatness