Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship to claim his fourth major title and a winner's share of the $17 million purse.

Scottie Scheffler Earns New Nickname as He Sits Atop The Open Leaderboard originally appeared on Athlon Sports. World No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, came into Friday's second round of The Open Championship one shot behind the leaders.

Just three days after his existential rumination on just why he plays golf and his stirring confession that it was “not a fulfilling life,” Scheffler posted an opening 68 before accelerating to the front with a career-low major round of 64 and shooting 67 to extend his lead.

Scheffler is beginning to lap the field with his dominance on the PGA Tour, even drawing comparisons to a legendary racehorse.

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Scottie Scheffler is more than just lurking now at the 152nd Open Championship, with his stellar play shining in the rain.

Watch the best moments from the early portion to the third round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler was a heavy favorite (-190) with a one-shot lead through two rounds of The Open.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend