THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Scottie Sheffler wins The Open

Scottie Scheffler seals first Open title in style for second major win of the year

World Number One Scottie Scheffler strolled to a four-shot victory to secure the 153rd Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler at The Open

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler leads Matt Fitzpatrick at the Open Championship halfway mark

Scottie Scheffler fired the lowest round of the week at Royal Portrush to take a one-shot lead at the halfway mark of the 153rd Open, but fellow Major champion Matt Fitzpatrick is hot on his heels.

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The Open: SA's Christiaan Bezuidenhout part of five-way tie at the top of the leaderboard

South Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout is one of five players tied at the top of the Open Championship leaderboard after the opening round at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Aldrich Potgieter

Aldrich Potgieter earns British Open return after breakthrough PGA Tour win

Rising South African star Aldrich Potgieter will tee it up at next week's Open Championship after earning a last-minute spot in the field thanks to his stunning victory at the Rocket Classic.