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Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, securing his third career major and completing a significant milestone in golf by achieving the career Grand Slam, with a dominant performance and a final score of 17-under 267.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS Sports
Scottie Scheffler leads the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a four-shot advantage heading into the final round, aiming for his first Claret Jug and a potential career grand slam. Rory McIlroy, a Northern Ireland native, is six shots behind and looking to make a comeback, while other players like Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia are also vying for top positions. The final round promises exciting competition amid favorable weather conditions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Scottie Scheffler leads the Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a four-shot advantage after a strong 67, positioning himself for a potential third Grand Slam event, while Rory McIlroy and others chase him in Northern Ireland.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
During the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy experienced a bizarre moment when he accidentally hit two balls at once, which he found amusing. Despite this, he played well, scoring a 66 and remaining in contention, with hopes of winning his home Open. The incident added a memorable highlight to his day, which was otherwise marked by strong play and support from his fans.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC Sports
Scottie Scheffler leads the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush by four shots after three rounds, with competitors acknowledging his dominance and improvement, especially in putting, as he aims for his first major win. Despite his strong position, fellow golfers like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick recognize the challenge ahead, emphasizing Scheffler's skill, work ethic, and consistency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS Sports
Scottie Scheffler leads the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a commanding performance, including an eagle and consistent play, putting him on the verge of his first Claret Jug and a potential career grand slam. Rory McIlroy made a strong charge with a 66, but remains five shots behind, while other contenders like Matt Fitzpatrick and Haotong Li are also in the hunt for the title.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Scottie Scheffler leads the Open Championship after a strong round, with Matt Fitzpatrick close behind, setting up an exciting weekend. Other notable players include Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley, while some early exits and notable performances add to the tournament's unpredictability.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Shane Lowry received a two-stroke penalty at The Open after video appeared to show his ball moving during a practice swing, affecting his score and position in the tournament. Despite the controversy, he made the cut and plans to continue competing.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS Sports
Scottie Scheffler took the lead at the 2025 Open Championship with a record-breaking 64 in the second round, positioning himself as the favorite to win his second major and complete the career grand slam, while other top contenders like Matt Fitzpatrick and Brian Harman remain in pursuit.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC Sports
Rory McIlroy, playing at Royal Portrush, is seeking to improve his performance and make a significant run in the Open Championship, with his past emotional connection to the course adding extra motivation. Despite struggles off the tee, he made the cut and is optimistic about his chances in the final rounds, aiming to capitalize on his experience and support from the home crowd.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Harris English leads a congested Open Championship after a long, challenging day at Royal Portrush, with notable performances from Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler amidst difficult weather conditions and a lengthy, grueling schedule.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS Sports
The first round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush saw Matt Fitzpatrick, Harris English, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Haotong Li, and Jacob Skov Olesen sharing the lead at 4 under par, with notable performances from pre-tournament favorites Scheffler, McIlroy, and Rahm, who are all within striking distance after a challenging day of weather and course conditions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS Sports
The first round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush saw a challenging day with weather conditions, leading to five players sharing the lead at 4 under par, including Matt Fitzpatrick who finally delivered a strong opening round at a major. Pre-tournament favorites Scheffler, McIlroy, and Rahm are within striking distance, with Scheffler showing promising form and McIlroy overcoming a shaky start to finish strongly. The leaderboard is competitive, with many seasoned players and emerging talents vying for the title as the tournament progresses.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Rory McIlroy navigated a challenging opening round at the 2019 Open Championship, recovering from a difficult start reminiscent of his 2019 nightmare to finish with a respectable one-under par 70, keeping his hopes alive despite inconsistent play and tough conditions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
Phil Mickelson, at 55, scored his best Open start since 2016 with a 1-under 70 at Royal Portrush, benefiting from luck and skill amidst challenging weather, and demonstrating his adaptability to links golf conditions.