Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship 2025 at Royal Portrush, taking home $3.1 million with a four-shot victory.
What happened?
This was his second major of the year and the third leg of the career Grand Slam.
Why it matters for Scottie Scheffler
The win extended the United States streak overseas to three, with Americans winning the claret jug the last three years, their longest streak at the Open in 20 years.
The 154th Open Championship is set to return to Royal Birkdale.
## Last time at Royal Birkdale
Jordan Spieth overcame a wild ride on the back nine with a birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie stretch to pull away for a three-shot victory over Matt Kuchar in 2017.
Spieth had the third leg of the Grand Slam at age 23.
## Open champions at Royal Birkdale
Other Open champions at Royal Birkdale include Padraig Harrington, Mark O’Meara, Ian Baker-Finch, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, and Peter Thomson.
The course has undergone changes, with the reachable par-4 fifth hole altered to eliminate the blind shot.
## Course changes
The old par-5 15th hole now plays as the 14th hole, and a new par-3 15th hole was created to play at 241 yards.
Rory McIlroy is the only player to win a major this year while being ranked in the top 10 in the world.
## Key statistic
The Open has gone the longest without a back-to-back winner, since 2007-08.
Harris English said, “It’s pure golf. Yeah, there’s luck involved. But if you keep hitting good shots, luck will be in your favor.”
## How to watch
The Open Championship 2026 can be watched on Peacock, USA Sports, and NBC, with coverage starting on Thursday and Friday at 1:30 a.m.
Major champions in 2026 include Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and Wyndham Clark.
## Major champions in 2026
They won the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open, respectively.
The Open Championship 2026 is set to be an exciting event, with many top players competing.
## What comes next?
Scottie Scheffler will look to continue his winning streak and make a strong showing at the tournament.