Scottie Scheffler secured another milestone in his illustrious season by winning The Open Championship with a composed and clinical final round at Royal Troon. The American finished at 12-under-par, delivering rounds of 68, 67, 70, and 67 to hold off a strong chasing pack.

This win marks Scheffler’s second major of the year and his first Open title, further solidifying his position at the top of the world rankings. Known for his calm temperament and consistency, Scheffler’s performance across the blustery Scottish conditions was nothing short of masterful.

• Round 1 (68): Steady start with key birdies at the 5th and 14th.
• Round 2 (67): Brilliant ball-striking day in the wind, climbing up the leaderboard.
• Round 3 (70): Held position in difficult conditions, showed control with pars down the stretch.
• Round 4 (67): Final day composure with clutch birdies on the back nine to seal victory.

England’s Tommy Fleetwood once again came close, finishing in a tie for second at 9-under. He thrilled the crowds with a four-round display of quality and poise, including a final-round 68.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland also kept fans on edge, finishing solo fourth at 8-under. Although he couldn’t add another Claret Jug to his trophy cabinet, McIlroy’s performance was solid throughout, giving home fans plenty to cheer for.

Other notable UK performances included Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton, who both finished inside the top 20, underlining the depth of British golf on the global stage.

As the curtain falls on this year's Open, Scottie Scheffler walks away with the trophy, but the performances of Fleetwood, McIlroy, and others from the UK and Ireland have once again proven they are serious contenders on golf’s grandest stage.