In a stunning display of golfing prowess, Scottie Scheffler left the competition in the dust during the final round of the British Open, securing his first Claret Jug with an impressive four-shot victory.

Starting the day with a commanding four-shot lead, Scheffler quickly stretched it to seven, leaving rivals chasing shadows on the course. The 27-year-old golfer showcased his talent at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, clinching yet another major title.

This victory not only adds to Scheffler’s accolades but also comes with a staggering $3.1 million prize. In total, this marks his fourth major championship win, and he has a flawless record of triumph in his last ten tournaments where he held the solo lead after 54 holes.

A remarkable statistic lingers: it's been exactly 1,197 days since Scheffler’s first major victory—an accomplishment reminiscent of Tiger Woods’ own timeline. And the future looks bright for Scheffler; a win at the U.S. Open would make him the seventh golfer in history to achieve the illustrious career grand slam.

Trailing behind Scheffler, Harris English finished in second place at 13-under, marking his second runner-up position in a major this season. Chris Gotterup followed closely in third with a 12-under finish, highlighting a transformative week for the 26-year-old after qualifying through a win in the Scottish Open.

Local favorite Rory McIlroy managed a solid 2-under 69, finishing T7; a significant improvement from his previous outing at Portrush where he failed to make the cut.

Stay tuned for more highlights and updates from this thrilling final round at the British Open!