Following his dominant 4-shot victory at the 2025 Open Championship in Royal Portrush, Scottie Scheffler received high praise from rival Rory McIlroy. McIlroy, who finished tied for seventh, didn’t mince words in a post-round interview, “None of us could hang with Scottie this week. He’s an incredible player. He’s been dominant this week but honestly he’s been dominant for the last couple of years. He is the bar that we’re all trying to get in”.
This candid endorsement highlights Scheffler’s consistency, not just winning at Portrush, but sustaining a level of play few in golf’s modern era have matched.
Scheffler’s era of dominance
Socttie Scheffler’s win at Royal Portrush marks his fourth major triumph in three years (Masters 2022 & 2024, PGA Championship May 2025, and now The Open), and his 17th PGA Tour victory in that same span. His final round 68 secured a four-shot victory margin at -17, displaying mental resilience despite a mid-round double bogey.
The consistency has prompted comparisons to Tiger Woods, even among peers. Tommy Fleetwood declared, “If he keeps going the way he is…we’re going to talk about him in the same breath as some of the all-time greats. McIlroy echoed this sentiment, noting “only maybe two or three players in history” have shown a run like Scheffler’s over the past 24-36 months.
McIlroy’s prediction of Scheffler
McIlroy’s reflection goes beyond admiration, it’s acknowledgement of a shifting hierarchy in golf. Says McIlroy of Scheffler, “He just goes about his busines. Doesn’t do anything flamboyant, but he’s the best at executing in the game. All you can do is tio your cap and watch in admiration.
With only the U.S.Open left to complete the career Grand Slam, Scheffler is on track to remain golf’s pre-eminent star, at least until someone else raises the standard he’s set.
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