US EditionBritish Open Champion Scheffler Says Comparisons with Tiger 'a Bit Silly'
ROYAL PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 20 – Scheffler joins an elite group including Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus after winning his fourth major by three or more strokes, a feat unmatched in modern golf history.
- Scottie Scheffler won the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush on July 20, 2025, earning his fourth major title by four shots.
- Scheffler took 1,197 days from his first major to his fourth, matching the same time span Tiger Woods took for the same feat in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Scheffler dominated the tournament with a 68 on the final day and maintained a four-stroke lead after 54 holes, reflecting his recent run as one of golf's top players.
- Scheffler stated, "This is my fourth," and said comparing him to Tiger Woods is "a bit silly," emphasizing that Tiger stands alone and that he is not motivated solely by championships.
- His victory solidifies his position as world number one with 17 PGA Tour wins, placing him among the youngest to reach such success and three-quarters toward a career Grand Slam.
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British Open champion Scheffler says comparisons with Tiger 'a bit silly'
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Another comparison between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler surfaced during the final round of the British Open. This one wasn’t about numbers or trophies, but a fist pump. And it was for par. Scheffler only needed one hour to expand his four-shot lead to seven shots with a steady diet of fairways and greens at Royal Portrush on Sunday, along with three birdie putts. But he missed his tee shot on the par-3 sixt…
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