Scottie Scheffler calls Tiger Woods comparisons ‘silly’ after his Open triumph
Newly-crowned Open champion Scottie Scheffler insists it is “silly” to compare him to Tiger Woods.
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Newly-crowned Open champion Scottie Scheffler insists it is “silly” to compare him to Tiger Woods.
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Rory McIlroy expressed his admiration for Scottie Scheffler after the world number one denied him the chance of an emotional win in his home Open with a runaway victory at Royal Portrush.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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