Gotterup inspired by European blood to finish third in Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :American Chris Gotterup did think about winning the British Open on Sunday when Scottie Scheffler made a double-bogey in the last round but it did not last long.
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Sights and sounds from the Open Championship's final round - ESPN
Scottie Scheffler finished 17-under to win the 153rd Open Championship, his first Open title, second major of the year, and fourth major overall. Scheffler had a four-shot lead at the beginning of the day and maintained it, winning by four over Harris English.
Open Championship win ‘special feeling’ for dominant Scottie Scheffler
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Scottie Scheffler said his first taste of winning the British Open was “special” after romping to his fourth major title by four shots at Royal Portrush on Sunday. The world number one shot to the top of the leaderboard during his second round on Friday and never looked back to finish on 17 under par. “It’s a pretty special feeling,” Scheffler told Sky Sports. “It was a battle, but played some really good golf and I’m fortunate to be standing here holding the trophy.” Scheffler is making the extraordinary look serene as he won for the fourth time in his last 11 events. However, lifting the Claret Jug held a greater significance for the 29-year-old after his memories of waking up early to follow the British Open across the Atlantic Ocean as a child. “I grew up waking up early to watch this tournament on TV, just hoping and dreaming I would get the chance to come play in this championship,” added Scheffler. “It’s pretty cool to be sitting here with the trophy.
The point is, Scottie, you are simply the best
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :Scottie Scheffler created waves before the British Open when he questioned the meaning of his success in a press conference, repeatedly asking what was the point of his relentless pursuit of golfing glory.
Scheffler cruises to British Open title, has U.S. Open left to complete career Grand Slam
Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf's No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam.
Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first Open title
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland : A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
Older, wiser DeChambeau proud of his Open turnaround
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :Bryson DeChambeau credited a change of mindset for his stunning recovery from a dreadful start to finish the British Open at nine under par on Sunday.
Shane Lowry offers hope to chasing pack at Open with final-round 66
Shane Lowry offered hope to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the chasing pack praying for an uncharacteristic Scottie Scheffler slip by shooting a final-round 66 at The Open.