Scottie Scheffler wins British Open
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Golf’s best player romps to another major title, but not before kicking off a healthy debate about the purpose of it all.
With his fourth career major victory, Scheffler is working himself into the conversation as one of the game's all-time greats.
American Scottie Scheffler has won the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. The 29-year-old is now one major win away from completing a Grand Slam.
Not since Tiger Woods was in his prime has anyone made the toughest tests in golf look so easy.
2025 British Open purse, payouts: How much did Scottie Scheffler earn for his win at Royal Portrush?
The top-ranked golfer in the world cruised to a four-shot win at the British Open at Royal Portrush to claim his first ever Claret Jug and a fourth career major championship. As a result, that sent him back to the United States with a $3.1 million check.
Scottie Scheffler shaped spectacular shots, calmly caressing rugged Royal Portrush for a final round 3-under 68 on Sunday to win his first British Open title.
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: Wait, did Scottie Scheffler just become an elite putter?Scheffler not only gained strokes on Royal Portrush’s greens—more than 8.5 to be specific—he excelled. He finished four rounds ranked second in the field in SG/putting. While many will recall his dialled iron shots and pin-high approach play, there’s little doubt his improved putting was the difference this time around.
Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf’s No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to
Scottie Scheffler saw an early eight-shot lead cut to five strokes during the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday, but remained on the brink of a first Claret Jug.Shane Lowry,