Scottie Scheffler, British Open
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"I love getting to live out my dreams. But at the end of the day, sometimes I just don't understand the point.”
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler coasts to a four-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round at The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning: "You work your whole life to celebrate ... a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes."
Matt Fitzpatrick was paired with Scheffler on Saturday and opened the day trailing by a stroke. He shot even par and now trails by five. When Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis asked the 2022 U.S. Open champion what he’s expecting from Scheffler in the fourth round, Fitzpatrick took a breath, shook his head and resorted to wishful thinking.
Flawless Scottie Scheffler leads at The Open but Rory McIlroy threat remains - The Northern Irishman is six shots behind the leader.
Scheffler entered the week at 3‑under after an opening‑round 68, marked by five birdies and two bogeys, that left him three shots under par. By Friday’s close, he surged to 10‑under overall, seizing the 36‑hole lead.
The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend