Inside Scottie Scheffler’s Open Championship Win: The Numbers Behind the Dominance

Scottie Scheffler poses with the Claret Jug after winning his fourth major title at the 153rd Open Championship in Northern Ireland on Sunday.

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Scottie Scheffler is officially the Champion Golfer of the Year. At Royal Portrush, he delivered a composed and dominant performance to win the 153rd Open Championship with a total score of -17, finishing four shots ahead of the field.

This marks his first Open title and his fourth major win, adding to his Masters (2022, 2024) and PGA Championship (2025) victories.

What made this win special?

Scottie’s iron play was nothing short of world-class. He led the field in strokes gained on approach and was consistently putting himself in scoring positions. Even when he made a rare double bogey on Sunday, he immediately answered with a birdie — a perfect example of the control and composure he showed all week.

He also scored incredibly :

• Par 3s: -6 (a record performance at The Open)

• Par 4s: -6

• Par 5s: -5

The Numbers Behind The Win

Score: -17

• Driving distance: 301 yards

• Fairways hit: 46.4%

• Greens in regulation: 78%

Strokes Gained Breakdown:

• Total: +4.33

• Tee: +0.07

• Approach Play: +2.54

• Short Game (Around the Green): –0.42

• Putting: +2.13

Even though he lost strokes around the greens, his approach play and putting more than made up for it. The consistency from tee to green was the foundation of his win.

A Career Milestone

This win brings Scottie one step closer to the Career Grand Slam. With the Masters, PGA Championship, and now The Open, only the U.S. Open remains. And at just 29 years old, it feels like a matter of when, not if.

Final Thoughts

Scheffler didn’t just win — he showed why he’s the world’s No. 1. From his approach shots to his putting, everything was dialed in. He’s setting the standard right now, and the rest of the golf world is trying to keep up.