Overview

• Scheffler carded a 17-under-par 271 at Royal Portrush to win the 153rd Open Championship by four shots and extend his tenure as the world’s top-ranked golfer.
• On the Pardon My Take podcast, he described tournament victories as fleeting moments of euphoria and later expressed regret that his remarks risked being misinterpreted.
• Demonstrating his trademark humility, Scheffler checked the Claret Jug in the plane hold when returning to the U.S. rather than bringing it onboard alongside fellow pros.
• His cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 prompted mockery from analysts questioning the contrast between his low-key philosophy and Hollywood appearance.
• Fellow professionals such as Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Shane Lowry and Harris English have lauded his consistency, character and work ethic.