As of Sunday, Scottie Scheffler would’ve made this a true statement by winning the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. This victory was the third leg of his career Grand Slam. Scheffler came into Sunday’s final round six shots off the lead. With an impressive display of poise and skill, he captured the title by four strokes, cementing his place as one of golf’s greatest players.
Overall, Scheffler’s right foot-to-the-gashole performance of the tournament was dazzling. It made him the fourth player in history at the Open Championship to shoot 68 or better in all four rounds. Today, he’s in the company of golf greats such as Collin Morikawa, Henrik Stenson, and Jesper Parnevik. This unrelenting brilliance was the main reason behind his record-breaking runaway election for the title.
Scheffler’s feat at Royal Portrush was nothing short of incredible. His victory solidifies his place in history as the third golfer to win multiple major championships by four or more strokes in a year. He joins iconic names Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods, who did the same in their careers. Earlier this season, Scheffler ran away with the PGA Championship, winning by five strokes in a rout. He just really showed us that he can execute in the critical moments.
It was in that last round that Scheffler’s course management under pressure reigned supreme. Then he stuck the approach shot to the tight pin on the down-sloping green from the first cut of rough to the right. His ball trickled back and rolled down to within just 10 inches from the cup. This set him up for an easy tap-in birdie, which would ultimately extend his lead to five strokes.
As he toasted to his victory, Scheffler thought back on his path and what it meant to reach such a pivotal milestone. Having started the final round six shots back, he recovered to earn a dramatic comeback victory. This is nothing short of an incredible musical talent and mental discipline. The addition of the win at the Open Championship only enhances an already stellar resume, solidifying his legacy as one of golf’s greats.
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