If Scottie Scheffler is still wrestling with just why he wants to win the Open Championship, he’s doing a remarkable job of hiding it.

Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, scrambled to an opening-round 70 to leave him in contention for the title on home turf, six years on from his struggles at the same venue. His opening tee shot in 2019 saw him go out of bounds, registering a quadruple-bogey on that hole on his way to 79 before going on to miss the cut.

Scottie Scheffler admitted he may have been too honest after reflecting on golf and life balance during The Open Championship.

Golf expert Sia Nejad has revealed his Open Championship 2025 picks and PGA best bets for Royal Portrush, beginning Thursday, July 17

Ahead of the final major tournament of the PGA Tour season, Scottie Scheffler got existential about why winning on the golf course isn't necessarily the most important thing to him.

Scottie Scheffler joked about driving Royal Portrush's 418-yard 13th in brutal wind, as The Open's toughest test quickly approaches.