Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable 2025 season just got even better. The world’s top-ranked golfer captured The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, cruising to a four-stroke win and locking in his fourth career major, and second of the year.
Scottie Scheffler surges to fourth major, focus shifts to Bethpage
Scheffler posted a final-round 68 to seal the deal, adding to his earlier rounds of 68, 64, and 67. He wrapped up the tournament at 14-under, holding off a strong field with calm, calculated play from Thursday through Sunday. His wire-to-wire control has reignited comparisons to Tiger Woods in his prime.
Now, attention is shifting toward the Ryder Cup, where Scheffler is expected to play a central role for the United States. The competition will be held September 26 to 28 at Bethpage Black in New York. With Scheffler leading the standings, he’s a lock for the roster and could anchor a squad looking to retain the Cup after its 2023 victory.
Potential Ryder Cup pairings and surprises
Scheffler’s dominance has sparked early discussion about pairings. Xander Schauffele, currently sitting in second place in the team rankings, is a likely partner. The two have played well together in team events and bring a steady, elite-level presence.
Other automatic qualifiers at this stage include Bryson DeChambeau, J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, and Harris English. English made a quiet run at Portrush, finishing second behind Scheffler and climbing to No. 8 in the world. His consistency this season makes him one of the more underrated names to watch.
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Several others are still in contention for captain’s picks. Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley, and Collin Morikawa have solid resumes, while players like Chris Gotterup and Robert MacIntyre have turned heads with strong finishes in recent weeks. MacIntyre’s performance at The Open has pushed him into the late-stage conversation.
Team USA is aiming to defend its crown, but playing on European soil always comes with extra pressure. Bethpage won’t be a quiet place, and the home crowd will expect nothing less than dominance from its stars, especially Scheffler.
With two major wins under his belt already this season, Scheffler has shown he’s not just consistent, he’s peaking. The Americans will be counting on him to set the tone when September arrives.
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