Brilliant Scheffler cruises to his 4th Major title at Open

The US world No.1 clinches victory by 4 shots for his second Major of the year, at Royal Portrush

- Joy Chakravarty

Nobody showed up to trouble Scottie Scheffler’s victory march as the world No.1 sauntered to a maiden Open title and his fourth career major win.

At Royal Portrush Golf Club, the American started his final round four shots ahead of China's Haotong Li, and even though he made a few uncharacteristic mistakes on the front nine, the field was too far behind to capitalise on them.

The twice Masters (2022 and 2024) and the reigning PGA champion, Scheffler's 68 ~ his fourth successive round in the 60s ~gave him a 17-under par total of 267.

“T felt good amount of peace today, very much in control, Even though T had a hiccup on the eighth hole, I bounced back...Every day is a battle and I did well,” a beaming Scheffler said ina greenside interview after his win.

American Harris English, who finished runner-up to Scheffler at this year's PGA Championship, was the bridesmaid again. The 35-year-old Georgian closed with a round of 66 that included an eagle and four birdies. He finished one ahead of compatriot Chris Gotterup (67), who rounded off a remarkable first trip to the UK by winning last week's Genesis Scottish Open, followed by third in his maiden Open appearance.