Scheffler Clinches First British Open and Fourth Major at Royal Portrush
Scottie Scheffler continued his exceptional run in world golf by securing the 2025 British Open title at Royal Portrush, marking his fourth major championship victory. The American finished with a final round score of 68, capping off a tournament in which he shot under 70 each day and ended 17-under par overall.
The world number one entered the final round with a four-shot lead and never looked back. Despite a mid-round stumble, he recovered with trademark precision and consistency, showing once again why he’s the most dominant golfer of his generation.
A Commanding Performance From Start to Finish
Scheffler made early birdies on the front nine, quickly extending his lead to eight shots by the fifth hole. Though he double-bogeyed the eighth hole—his first dropped shots since Friday—he responded with a birdie on the ninth and maintained control for the remainder of the round.
His final birdie came at the 12th, after which he cruised to victory with composed pars. Scheffler is now the first player in over a century to win his first four major titles by three strokes or more.
Career Grand Slam in Sight
Having now won the Masters, PGA Championship, and British Open, Scheffler is just one US Open title away from completing a career Grand Slam. His latest triumph extends his run of 11 consecutive top-10 finishes, including four wins.
The 29-year-old embraced his wife and child on the 18th green after sinking his final putt, adding another iconic moment to his already stellar career.
Rory McIlroy Fades, Harris English Secures Second
Rory McIlroy, playing in front of a home crowd, looked poised for a final-day charge but was derailed by a double-bogey on the 10th hole. Despite a strong start with three birdies on the front nine, he settled for a tie for seventh place at 10-under par.
Harris English finished runner-up on 13-under, marking the second time this year he has taken second place behind Scheffler in a major. Rising star Chris Gotterup, fresh off a win at the Scottish Open, claimed third with a score of 12-under.
What’s Next for Scheffler?
As Scheffler continues to cement his place in golfing history, players and fans alike are beginning to draw comparisons to Tiger Woods. Fellow competitor Xander Schauffele acknowledged the shift, stating, “We didn’t think dominance like Tiger’s would return so soon, but Scottie is proving us wrong.”
The golfing world now waits to see if Scheffler can add the U.S. Open to his collection and complete the rare feat of winning all four majors.
