Scottie Scheffler wins Open Championship
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One of the earliest and highest-profile players to take his talents to the LIV Golf tour, DeChambeau was a two-time winner in his first full season there in 2023 and picked up another victory when he went 19-under par in Korea in May.
In his final round, Scheffler’s lead swelled to seven shots at one stage. He ended up winning by four with a closing three-under 68, topping fellow American Harris English by four shots. He had one blip: a double bogey in the par-four eighth, failing to escape a fairway bunker with his first try.
Harris English arrived in Britain two weeks ago without his caddie. Chris Gotterup flew over without a plane ticket for Ireland. They’ll return to the United States as the second and third-placed finishers at the British Open at Royal Portrush,
The Open Championship had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix.
A seven-under par round of 64 is his lowest ever round in a major, and was one shy of Shane Lowry’s course record at Royal Portrush. It also took him to -10 for the tournament with a one-shot lead. Scheffler is an onimous position as he is rarely caught once he is out in front.
Scottie Scheffler returns to competition this week at The Renaissance Club for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, marking his first appearance since the Travelers Championship three weeks ago.
The British Open on Thursday at Royal Portrush ended with a five-way tie atop the leaderboard. Here are highlights and scores from the first round.
Scottie Scheffler celebrates with his wife, Meredith, and son, Bennett, after winning the Memorial Tournament. Meredith has been the biggest supporter of the PGA Champion. Scheffler's main priority now is spending the most amount of time with her and Bennett. Golf comes second.
Scottie Scheffler joked about driving Royal Portrush's 418-yard 13th in brutal wind, as The Open's toughest test quickly approaches.
Harris English arrived in Britain two weeks ago without his caddie. Chris Gotterup flew over without a plane ticket for Ireland.