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Scottie Scheffler Dominates Royal Portrush to Claim First Open Championship

His 17-under performance racked up his fourth major title, leaving him one US Open victory shy of a career Grand Slam.

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Scottie Scheffler camina rumbo al tee del tercer hoyo en Royal Portrush Golf Club; ganó con autoridad y alimenta sus gloriosos pergaminos
Scottie Scheffler celebra su éxito en The Open con su hijo, Bennett.

Overview

  • He closed on 267 strokes to secure the Claret Jug, ending four shots clear of his nearest rival.
  • He seized the lead in the second round and extended his advantage each day, overcoming his only double bogey on the 8th hole of the final round.
  • Harris English finished second at 271 strokes while Rory McIlroy tied for seventh, seven shots behind the champion.
  • Scheffler’s 17 PGA Tour victories over 1,260 days illustrate his rapid rise to the top of the sport.
  • At 29, he joins Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods among players with four major titles before age 30.