Just three days after his existential rumination on just why he plays golf and his stirring confession that it was “not a fulfilling life,” Scheffler posted an opening 68 before accelerating to the front with a career-low major round of 64 and shooting 67 to extend his lead.

Today’s final round of the 2025 Open Championship is up and running at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler (9:30 a.m. ET) is in pole position to claim his fourth major, holding a four-shot lead after 54 holes.

Scottie Scheffler Earns New Nickname as He Sits Atop The Open Leaderboard originally appeared on Athlon Sports. World No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, came into Friday's second round of The Open Championship one shot behind the leaders.

Scheffler is currently the favorite (+320) to win the 2026 U.S. Open trophy and complete the grand slam, per DraftKings Sportsbook. And for those seeking a cosmic sign that Scottie will indeed make history that week, the Sunday of next year's U.S. Open final round happens to be Scheffler's 30th birthday: June 21, 2026.

Rory McIlroy carded a 66 in Round 3 but is still six strokes behind the leader, tied for fourth and two strokes back of Haotong Li. McIlroy is however favored in the "results without Scheffler" odds.