Scottie Scheffler finished 17-under to win the 153rd Open Championship, his first Open title, second major of the year, and fourth major overall. Scheffler had a four-shot lead at the beginning of the day and maintained it, winning by four over Harris English.
Chris Gotterup finished in third one week after winning the Scottish Open. The home favorite Rory McIlroy finished T-7.
Here are some of the highlights from Sunday’s round.
Scheffler wins Open Championship
The winning putt.
This is the one. pic.twitter.com/uZd6bhtkNF
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The greatest walk in golf. pic.twitter.com/u1tlgmHC6F
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Champion Golfer of the Year. pic.twitter.com/oXijPBYOli
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Scottie maintaining lead
Scottie powers on.
A birdie on 12 and this approach on 13 has him at 17-under. pic.twitter.com/mQJc8PtJmk
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Gotterup staying in it
Staying in contention.
An excellent approach sets up the birdie that moves Gotterup to 11-under. pic.twitter.com/48eK6GHQho
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Former champ finishes up
This will never get old… so lucky and grateful to have such amazing support all week. Nice to finish on a high. As always Portrush and @TheOpen is the best tournament in the world. ☘️ pic.twitter.com/5gQoppQKvd
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) July 20, 2025
Scheffler still in control through nine
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Scheffler has a five-shot lead halfway through the final round of the Open Championship. He bounced back with a birdie on No. 9 after a double bogey on No. 8. Chris Gotterup is currently in second place.
What a turnaround
Never give up.
A final round of 64 means Dechambeau finishes at nine-under. pic.twitter.com/Fze29uMrKT
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Bryson moving up
After a 78 in round one, Bryson DeChambeau is now tied fifth. pic.twitter.com/rIm6baAEcZ
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Scheffler gets off to a good start
A statement start from Scottie. pic.twitter.com/eQ34Bc7lss
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The leader arrives
The leader has arrived at Royal Portrush.@MercedesBenz | #PlayerArrivals pic.twitter.com/LrSvE48rhB
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025