Masterful Scottie Scheffler wins The Open at Portrush
The world number one claimed his fourth Major as he carded three-under for his final round, and that was enough to ensure he finished four shots clear of his nearest challenger.
Fellow American Harris English was outright second on 13-under while Rory McIlroy was one of players tied for seventh on 10-under.
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