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.