Scottie Scheffler wins first British Open
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: Wait, did Scottie Scheffler just become an elite putter?Scheffler not only gained strokes on Royal Portrush’s greens—more than 8.5 to be specific—he excelled. He finished four rounds ranked second in the field in SG/putting. While many will recall his dialled iron shots and pin-high approach play, there’s little doubt his improved putting was the difference this time around.
Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson congratulated Scottie Scheffler for emerging victorious in the 2025 British Open on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler saw an early eight-shot lead cut to five strokes during the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday, but remained on the brink of a first Claret Jug.Shane Lowry,
Scheffler enters the final day of play at the Open Championship with a comfortable lead, looking to keep his spot at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday.