Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship to claim his fourth major title and a winner's share of the $17 million purse.

Scottie Scheffler did what Scottie Scheffler does when it matters most. On Friday at Royal Portrush, the world's No. 1 golfer delivered a masterclass in championship golf, firing a 7-under-par 64 that catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard at the 153rd Open Championship.

Just three days after his existential rumination on just why he plays golf and his stirring confession that it was “not a fulfilling life,” Scheffler posted an opening 68 before accelerating to the front with a career-low major round of 64 and shooting 67 to extend his lead.

Scheffler is beginning to lap the field with his dominance on the PGA Tour, even drawing comparisons to a legendary racehorse.

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Scottie Scheffler is more than just lurking now at the 152nd Open Championship, with his stellar play shining in the rain.