Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at The Open Championship on Sunday evening, securing the Claret Jug with a commanding performance at Royal Portrush.
The world number one concluded the tournament at 17 under par, establishing a comfortable four-shot margin over his nearest competitors.
The American golfer demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the final day, maintaining his composure as he navigated the challenging Northern Irish links.
His steady play ensured the outcome was rarely in doubt as the championship reached its conclusion.
Scottie Scheffler dominates at Royal Portrush to win The Open as Rory McIlory comes up shortScheffler's triumph represents another major championship for the dominant player, who has established himself as golf's leading figure.
The final moments proved particularly poignant for the champion.
As Scheffler approached his concluding putts on the 18th green, emotion overwhelmed him with tears visible in his eyes.
Despite the overwhelming feelings, he maintained his professional demeanour throughout.
His approach shot to the final green found the putting surface perfectly, yet he displayed no outward reaction, simply walking up the fairway with measured steps.
The championship was effectively secured at that point, with his substantial lead intact.
When the moment arrived to complete his round, Scheffler's 16-foot birdie attempt fell short, under-hit and left him to settle for par.
The missed opportunity mattered little given his commanding advantage, but the visible emotion revealed the profound significance of this achievement.
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Rory McIlroy concluded his tournament at 10 under par after carding a final round of 69, whilst other contenders, including Xander Schauffele and Robert MacIntyre, also finished at that mark.
The gap between Scheffler and his nearest rivals emphasised the commanding nature of his performance throughout the championship.
This latest major victory advances Scheffler significantly towards one of golf's most prestigious accomplishments.
With The Open now secured, he stands three-quarters of the way to completing the career Grand Slam, having captured three of the four major championships.
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The achievement places him among an elite group of golfers who have come within touching distance of winning all four majors.
His methodical performance throughout the week at Royal Portrush demonstrated the qualities that have elevated him to world No1 status.
Scheffler had turned his head before the tournament after stating he didn't see the point of golf, stating: "You win it, you celebrate, get to hug my family, my sister's there, it's such an amazing moment.
"Then it's like, 'OK, what are we going to eat for dinner?' Life goes on."