Peerless Scheffler conquers Portrush to claim a first Claret Jug

This was golf as procession not drama as the World No.1 tames the field on the Antrim coast for a four-shot win with home favourite Rory McIlroy settling for seventh
Peerless Scheffler conquers Portrush to claim a first Claret Jug

WINNER ALRIGHT: USA's Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning The Open during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Pic:PA Wire

Scottie Scheffler started the final round of this Open Championship four shots in front and closed it out four in front. Not one of the chasing pack managed to get any closer than that as the American claimed the Claret Jug for the first time with a steady 68.

This was golf as procession not drama.

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