By Sachin Shankar Yadav 
In the 2025 British Open final round, Scottie Scheffler put on a strong show to win his fourth major and first Claret Jug, solidifying his place as the world’s number one player and advancing him one step closer to a career Grand Slam.
How the Final Round Unfolded
After making birdies on three of his first five holes on Sunday at Royal Portrush, Scheffler increased his lead from four to as many as seven strokes early in the round.
Scheffler quickly recovered with birdies on the 9th and 12th holes to regain control, even after he double bogeyed the par-4 8th hole.
He played the last six holes in pars and never let his lead fall below four shots, demonstrating composure and control in the closing moments.
With a three-under 68 at the end of the round (17-under 267 overall), Scheffler easily defeated American Harris English, who came in second at 13-under.
Key Stats and Achievements
Scheffler has now won The Open, the PGA Championship (2025), and The Masters twice. This is his first British Open title and the third leg of his career Grand Slam. There is only the U.S. Open left.
He is the only player to have won the PGA Championship, the Masters, and the Open before turning thirty, joining golf legends Tiger Woods, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus.
His victory at Royal Portrush marks his 11th PGA Tour victory since the start of 2024 and his second major of 2025.
With this win, Scheffler has demonstrated his consistency and ability to finish tournaments by winning four of his last ten events while leading by just 54 holes.
Tiger Woods was the last player to win The Open from the top spot in the world rankings; Scheffler is only the second man to do so.
Other Notables from the Final Round
Chris Gotterup, who recently won the Genesis Scottish Open, finished third at 12-under, while Harris English finished second for the second time this major season, four shots behind.
The local favorite, Rory McIlroy, acknowledged Scheffler’s “exceptional” dominance throughout the week and received praise for both his performance and sportsmanship after shooting a final-round 69 to finish tied for seventh at 10-under.
As Scheffler finished his victory walk and celebrated with his wife and young son at the 18th green, the atmosphere at Royal Portrush was electrifying.
What Will Happen to Scheffler Next?
The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, which coincidentally opens on Scheffler’s 30th birthday, will be his next opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam after he has already won three of the sport’s four majors.
Summary:
A crucial chapter in Scottie Scheffler’s career was sealed with his wire-to-wire victory at Royal Portrush, which solidified his status as one of his generation’s most distinctive talents and left only the U.S. Open to guarantee his place among the all-time greats.