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