Xander Schauffele, who did the PGA Championship-Open Championship double last year, summed up the general mood at Royal Portrush when he said that Scottie Scheffler’s incredible run caught everyone off guard.

Scottie Scheffler added his fourth major championship to his record at Royal Portrush by winning The Open for the first time

Can Scottie Scheffler possibly catch Tiger Woods' major total? He was asked about chasing Woods after his Open Championship victory.

Scottie Scheffler added major championship No. 4 to his record at Royal Portrush after winning The Open and being crowned Champion Golfer of The Year for the first time

Scheffler has taken the exact number of days as Woods between their first and fourth major championships (1,197), prompting discussion over The Open champion’s similar trajectory to the top of the gam

Scottie Scheffler isn't motivated by any Tiger Woods comparisons after matching some of his records at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.

Deposed champ Xander Schauffele stated Scheffler is now taking over Tiger’s throne of dominance, while Rory McIlroy admitted only two or three players in the history of the game are on a run like the Open king is on at the moment.

Rory McIlroy admitted he has nothing but admiration for Scottie Scheffler after the World No1 further enhanced his status in the record books with a dominant victory at the Open.

The world number one is now up to four major successes, having also won the PGA Championship earlier this year to add to his Masters victories in 2022 and 2024

The final day dawns at Royal Portrush as the 153rd Open Championship is set for a grandstand finish on the Dunluce Links.