World No. 1 Scheffler cruises to maiden British Open title
American Scottie Scheffler delivered a command performance to win his first British Open title by four shots after a closing 68 at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
The world number one, four clear of the field overnight, picked up three early birdies before his only significant error when he failed to get out of a bunker at the first attempt on the way to a double-bogey at the eighth hole.
Scheffler was never seriously threatened, however, as he claimed his fourth major crown and second of the year after winning the PGA Championship in May.
The 29-year-old finished on 17 under par, with Harris English and Chris Gotterup completing an all-American top three.
