Scottie Scheffler wins British Open
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With his fourth career major victory, Scheffler is working himself into the conversation as one of the game's all-time greats.
Approach and SG: Putting to win the 153rd British Open on Sunday in a rout by four strokes over Harris English. Scheffler won his second major of the year, having previously claimed the PGA Championship in May,
Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins in a walk at Royal PortrushAfter just two swings in the Sunday’s final round of the British Open, it already seemed close to over. After two holes, it definitely felt over. After four holes, engraver Garry Harvey could start etching the name of Scottie Scheffler into the claret jug, although he waited until near the end of the inevitable conclusion.
Along with golf's oldest major trophy and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year, players were vying for their portion of a $17 million purse at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler took control of the 2025 Open Championship with a seven-under 64 on Friday. Scheffler owns a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick and a two-shot edge over Brian Harman and Haotong Li.
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: Wait, did Scottie Scheffler just become an elite putter?Scheffler not only gained strokes on Royal Portrush’s greens—more than 8.5 to be specific—he excelled. He finished four rounds ranked second in the field in SG/putting. While many will recall his dialled iron shots and pin-high approach play, there’s little doubt his improved putting was the difference this time around.