On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler proved to be untouchable.
The premier golfer secured another impressive performance, clinching the British Open title. Scheffler, starting the day with a substantial four-stroke advantage, extended it to seven at one point, ultimately achieving a four-stroke victory at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. No one could challenge his lead.
The triumph marked Scheffler’s inaugural British Open victory, earning him the prestigious Claret Jug and a $3.1 million prize. With this win, he now boasts four major championship titles in his career and has maintained a perfect record in his last 10 tournaments when holding the solo lead after 54 holes. Sunday’s victory occurred 1,197 days after Scheffler’s initial major championship win, mirroring the exact duration it took Tiger Woods to accomplish the same feat.
Scheffler is now only a U.S. Open victory away from joining the ranks of the seventh golfer in history to achieve the career grand slam.
Harris English secured second place at 13-under for the week, marking his second runner-up finish at a major championship this season. Chris Gotterup finished third at 12-under. Gotterup’s participation in this week’s tournament followed his Scottish Open victory last week, signifying a transformative period for the 26-year-old.
Rory McIlroy, a local favorite this week in his home country, concluded Sunday with a 2-under 69, resulting in a T7 finish. While it wasn’t a victory, McIlroy’s performance was notably improved compared to the missed cut he experienced during the previous British Open at Portrush, offering a positive contrast.
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