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Scheffler Holds Five-Shot Lead at Open Despite Double Bogey

Entering the final nine holes at Royal Portrush with a five-shot cushion, he stands on the cusp of securing the third leg of a career Grand Slam

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Rory McIlroy reacts after unearthing an old golf ball as he plays his own ball from the rough on the 11th hole at the 153rd Open Championship in Northern Ireland.
Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 20, 2025 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. putts on the 10th green during the final round REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska

Overview

  • Scheffler shot an early trio of birdies to extend his cushion to eight strokes before a double bogey at the 8th cut his lead to five by the turn
  • He responded with a par-saving putt at the 7th and a birdie at the 9th to reach 16-under, preserving his spotless record of nine straight PGA Tour wins when leading after 54 holes
  • China’s Li Haotong sits second at 11-under while England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy and Chris Gotterup share third place at 10-under
  • A victory would be Scheffler’s first Open title and would complete the third leg of his career Grand Slam after Masters and PGA Championship wins
  • Scheffler will tee off alongside Li in the final pairing for Sunday’s concluding stretch at Royal Portrush