‘I got to play spoiler': Scheffler pulls off stunning British Open win
The American, who existentially questioned the point of winning in comments that raised eyebrows before the tournament, was never in danger of losing his grip on the Claret Jug on Sunday, carding a final round of three-under 68.
As so many world-class golfers struggled to deal with the rain, the wind and the undulating fairways throughout the week, Scheffler, at times, made it look elementary.
Local hope Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for seventh, did his best to try to run Scheffler down after posting a final two-under round of 69, but the American was far too good for the rest of the field.
Scheffler's dominance left the Northern Irishman feeling pure admiration.
'There's only two or three players in the history of the game that have been on a run that Scottie has been on here for the last 24 to 36 months. It's incredibly impressive, he's a very worthy winner but also he's a great person and a wonderful ambassador for our game as well so I'm really happy for him and (wife) Meredith and his family.'
McIlroy will headline the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne in the first week of December, which is set to generate the most interest in Australian golf since the President's Cup in 2019.
Scheffler, who only had three bogeys and one double for the 72 holes, hurled his white Nike hat towards the heavens after making par on the 18th and ran to his wife and young son for a celebratory embrace.
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