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Scottie Scheffler’s Open Triumph Earns Nicklaus Comparisons as Grand Slam Beckons

Praises from Harmon, Nicklaus highlight resilience, iron mastery ahead of a U.S. Open bid to complete a career Grand Slam.

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Image Collage of Tiger Woods and his former coach Butch Harmon during the 1999 British Open and Scottie Scheffler with the Claret Jug at the 2025 Open Championship. (Image Credits: Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler won the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush by four shots to capture his fourth major title.
  • Butch Harmon lauded his unerring mental consistency and “beautiful” iron control, likening him more to Jack Nicklaus than Tiger Woods.
  • Longtime coach Randy Smith said Scheffler’s deliberate precision and shot-making have improved this year after he overcame a hand injury.
  • Since March 2024, Scheffler has claimed 12 PGA Tour victories, including three majors and Olympic gold.
  • He will head to the U.S. Open as the only major left on his résumé in pursuit of the career Grand Slam.