Sights and sounds from the Open Championship's final round

Jul 20, 2025, 01:25 PM ET

Scottie Scheffler finished 17-under to win the 153rd Open Championship, his first Open title, second major of the year, and fourth major overall. Scheffler had a four-shot lead at the beginning of the day and maintained it, winning by four over Harris English.

Chris Gotterup finished in third one week after winning the Scottish Open. The home favorite Rory McIlroy finished T-7.

Here are some of the highlights from Sunday’s round.

Scheffler wins Open Championship

The winning putt.

This is the one. pic.twitter.com/uZd6bhtkNF

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025

The greatest walk in golf. pic.twitter.com/u1tlgmHC6F

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025

Champion Golfer of the Year. pic.twitter.com/oXijPBYOli

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025

Scottie maintaining lead

Scottie powers on.

A birdie on 12 and this approach on 13 has him at 17-under. pic.twitter.com/mQJc8PtJmk

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025

Gotterup staying in it

Staying in contention.

An excellent approach sets up the birdie that moves Gotterup to 11-under. pic.twitter.com/48eK6GHQho

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025

Former champ finishes up

This will never get old… so lucky and grateful to have such amazing support all week. Nice to finish on a high. As always Portrush and @TheOpen is the best tournament in the world. ☘️ pic.twitter.com/5gQoppQKvd

— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) July 20, 2025

Scheffler still in control through nine

Scheffler has a five-shot lead halfway through the final round of the Open Championship. He bounced back with a birdie on No. 9 after a double bogey on No. 8. Chris Gotterup is currently in second place.