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Scheffler's College Coach at Texas Recalls Moment He Knew Scottie Was Bound for Greatness

ROYAL PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 21 – Scottie Scheffler secured his fourth major with a four-shot win at Royal Portrush, while his manager mocked Rory McIlroy's media silence after a driver controversy.

  • On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship by four shots at Royal Portrush, then manager Blake Smith mocked Rory McIlroy, marking Scheffler’s fourth major title.
  • Having completed a career Grand Slam at The Masters in April, Rory McIlroy declined all interviews ahead of the PGA Championship in May after his driver was deemed 'non-conforming'.
  • With the Claret Jug, Blake Smith said `That’s a good one, that’s a good one`, then added `I won't talk to the media for a month now`, prompting Scheffler’s laughter.
  • On Monday, July 21, 2025, Scheffler attended the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere in New York City, celebrating his cameo as the PGA Tour account tweeted that the Claret Jug made its way to the red carpet.
  • Having won, Scheffler became the fourth under 30 to win The Masters, PGA, and The Open, joining Woods, Nicklaus, and Player, and marked the first time in 100 years a player won four majors by three strokes or more before a nine-month break.
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ESPN broke the news in United States on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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