The Open 2025 LIVE: Final round leaderboard, golf scores & radio from Royal Portrush

Summary

Scottie Scheffler wins fourth major title and first Claret Jug by four shots at Royal Portrush
World number one cards final round of 68 to finish at 17 under par
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US duo Harris English (-13) and Chris Gotterup (-12) closest challengers
England's Matt Fitzpatrick shoots two-under 68 to finish in share of fourth at -11
Home favourite Rory McIlroy closes at -10
American Bryson DeChambeau wraps up with brilliant 64, a final-round record at Royal Portrush
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Paul Higham, Phil Cartwright, Joe Bradshaw, Henry Cowling and Ros Satar

Rapid start from Rasmuspublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 20 July
R. Hoijgaard -8 (3)

A fast start from Rasmus Hojgaard as he makes birdies on the first and second to jump up the leaderboard on eight under.
The Dane is another player not afraid to go low when the wind is down like this.
Mr Consistentpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 20 July

Scottie Scheffler (68-64-67) is one of only four players to post three rounds in the sixties so far this week.
The others are Li Haotong (67-67-69), Tyrrell Hatton (68-69-68) and Nicolai Hojgaard (69-69-69).
Another fast start for McIlroy?published at 14:18 British Summer Time 20 July
McIlroy -8 (14:20 BST)

It was an amazing start by Rory McIlroy on moving day with three birdies in four holes having Royal Portrush bouncing.
He'll need more of this today to put the pressure on Scottie Scheffler.
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'He's enjoying this' - Three birdies from the opening four holes for McIlroy
Postpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 20 July
McIlroy -8, Fitzpatrick -9 (14:20 BST)

What a roar greets Rory McIlroy on the first tee! This is going to be loud today....
When Rory took down Scottie...published at 14:17 British Summer Time 20 July

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So you're telling me there's a chance?
Are we clutching at straws a little here? Maybe, but you just never know at the Open Championship - and despite not being the closest challenger on the leaderboard there's a reason why Rory McIlroy might stand the best chance of overhauling Scottie Scheffler today.
Firstly, because he's Rory McIlroy and like it or not his name charging up the leaderboard means more than anyone else.
Secondly, he'll have Royal Portrush roaring him on the whole way and that deafening noise can get to even ice cold players like Scheffler.
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And thirdly, perhaps most importantly, he has previous from the 2022 Tour Championship on the PGA Tour when McIlroy came from six behind Scheffler to pip him by a shot.
The key? A fast start as McIlroy hit four birdies in his first seven holes while Scheffler had three bogeys meaning they hit the turn with that six-shot lead down to just one, and from there McIlroy kept his nerve better on the back nine to pinch it.
So if McIlroy starts off like a train today, who knows....
Postpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 20 July
Hatton -9, Schauffele -7 (1)

Onto the par-five second, where Tyrrell Hatton has found a fairway bunker off the tee.
An opportune time, then, for Ken Brown to tell you about the sand traps around Royal Portrush.
Scheffler's stats with a major leadpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 20 July

Anyone thinking Scottie Scheffler going to let his overnight four-shot lead slip?
History suggests not, as his major record when holding the 54-hole lead is imperious.
As the graph below shows, he's actually stretched his lead when ahead after three days.
The best front-runner in the business?published at 14:14 British Summer Time 20 July

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Scottie Scheffler has won his past nine tournaments when he has held the outright lead after 54 holes.
The very definition of a strong front-runner.
Postpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 20 July

Steve, I'm referring to it as a proScheffsion.
How are we feeling about that wordplay?
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My prediction is Scheffler will win by one of the greatest margins in Open history.
Gary from Hoghton Lancs
Can Scheffler do a Faldo of 87 and shoot 18 straight pars and still win today?
Anon
Unless Scheffler takes an eight on one of the early holes, it will become a Scottie procession to victory.
Steve
Birdie for Hattonpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 20 July
Hatton -9, Schauffele -7 (1)

Tyrrell Hatton knocks in that short birdie putt for the perfect start to his final round. One down, five more shots to make up on leader Scottie Scheffler.
Xander Schauffele makes par.
Postpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 20 July
English -8, Gotterup -8

Harris English finds the right fairway bunker and Chris Gotterup the left rough as this American pair get their fourth rounds under way.
Could be a good day for Americans in general due to the lack of wind and Portrush not being as fast and firm as most links courses at The Open, so don't be surprised if one of these two goes low.
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Hughie's: The first hole at Royal Portrush is a 420-yard par four.
Postpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 20 July

Enjoyable scenes at the 17th where the wind is blowing on the players' backs.
Daniel Berger unleashes his drive, it kicks off the slope and trundles all the way down to the green.
Playing in the group in front, Aaron Rai does not know it's coming and Berger's ball rolls straight into his golf bag and rebounds onto the putting surface.
Terrific break for Berger and a wry (Rai?) smile from the Englishman.
Postpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 20 July
Richard Winton
BBC Sport Scotland at Royal Portrush

Conditions are beautiful out here right now. The zephyr easing across from the sea is barely enough to tug on the trousers. A day for low scoring…
Any chance Rory?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 20 July
McIlroy -8 (14:20 BST)

Rory McIlroy enjoyed his round at Portrush yesterday, will it be more fun today for the Northern Irishman? One thing's for sure, at six shots back he has to swing for the fences and jump out to a fast start.
And when Rory steps on the gas it's usually one heck of a ride.
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'Anything can happen!' - McIlroy positive about Open chances
Don't call it a comeback...published at 14:10 British Summer Time 20 July
McIlroy -8 (14:20 BST)

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Not really sure what that headline means, but I like it. What Rory McIlroy will not like is Scottie Scheffler's lead over him of six strokes heading into the final round.
BUT, McIlroy has won on the PGA Tour from six shots behind, and guess what? He's managed to overhaul a six-shot lead for none other than Scottie Scheffler.
Scheffler looks rock solid so far at Portrush, but playing in the group behind McIlroy, if the home hero gets the crowd going the world number one will see it all unfolding in front of him - even he will feel that pressure.
And if there's one player who can make magical things happen on a golf course, it's McIlroy.
Rory has Oppy on his mindpublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 20 July
Fitzpatrick -9, McIlroy -8 (14:20 BST)
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Royal Portrush

Yesterday, Rory McIlroy said he was going to unwind by watching another hour of Oppenheimer.
It's clearly left an impression on him as he was bending Harry Diamond's ear about it on the way to the range.
Good film, but not the most obvious option if you're looking to switch the brain off after a long day.
Choose the winnerpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 20 July

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Right then, make your call.
Who is going to win this?
Take our poll over here - there are only two options...
Early birdie for MacIntyrepublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 20 July
MacIntyre -7 (2)

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Wow Bob Mac, that was almost an incredible eagle.
Putting from way off the screen at the second, he has flashed it right to the edge of the cup but it just won't topple in.
Can blow that home for birdie.
Different fortunes for Hojgaardspublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 20 July
R. Hojgaard -7, N.Hojgaard -5 (1)

Differing fortunes for Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard - not playing in the same group but just one group apart today.
Rasmus tackles the first hole ahead of his brother and makes a birdie, but Nicolai makes a bogey for a two-shot swing in the Hojgaard family honours trophy.

153rd Open Championship

Date:: 17 - 20 July 2025
Course:: Royal Portrush GC
Par:: 71
Yards:: 7,346
Prize Money:: $16,500,000

Rank	Player	Total	Total	Thru	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 4	Strokes
1	Scottie Scheffler	17 under par	17 under par	finished	68	64	67	68	68	267
2	Harris English	13 under par	13 under par	finished	67	70	68	66	66	271
3	Chris Gotterup	12 under par	12 under par	finished	72	65	68	67	67	272
4	Haotong Li	11 under par	11 under par	finished	67	67	69	70	70	273
4	Matthew Fitzpatrick	11 under par	11 under par	finished	67	66	71	69	69	273
4	Wyndham Clark	11 under par	11 under par	finished	76	66	66	65	65	273
7	Xander Schauffele	10 under par	10 under par	finished	71	69	66	68	68	274
7	Rory McIlroy	10 under par	10 under par	finished	70	69	66	69	69	274
7	Robert MacIntyre	10 under par	10 under par	finished	71	66	70	67	67	274
10	Russell Henley	9 under par	9 under par	finished	72	70	65	68	68	275
10	Brian Harman	9 under par	9 under par	finished	69	65	73	68	68	275
10	Bryson DeChambeau	9 under par	9 under par	finished	78	65	68	64	64	275
10	Corey Conners	9 under par	9 under par	finished	74	69	66	66	66	275
14	Nicolai Hoejgaard	8 under par	8 under par	finished	69	69	69	69	69	276
14	Rickie Fowler	8 under par	8 under par	finished	69	72	70	65	65	276
16	Jesper Svensson	7 under par	7 under par	finished	71	72	68	66	66	277
16	Justin Rose	7 under par	7 under par	finished	69	71	68	69	69	277
16	John Parry	7 under par	7 under par	finished	72	71	67	67	67	277
16	Hideki Matsuyama	7 under par	7 under par	finished	74	69	68	66	66	277
16	Rasmus Hoejgaard	7 under par	7 under par	finished	69	68	70	70	70	277
16	Tyrrell Hatton	7 under par	7 under par	finished	68	69	68	72	72	277
16	Tommy Fleetwood	7 under par	7 under par	finished	73	68	69	67	67	277
23	J. J. Spaun	6 under par	6 under par	finished	73	69	68	68	68	278
23	Maverick McNealy	6 under par	6 under par	finished	69	74	69	66	66	278
23	Dustin Johnson	6 under par	6 under par	finished	73	69	67	69	69	278
23	Lucas Glover	6 under par	6 under par	finished	69	72	68	69	69	278
23	Ludvig Aaberg	6 under par	6 under par	finished	73	67	68	70	70	278
28	Oliver Lindell	5 under par	5 under par	finished	72	68	68	71	71	279
28	Harry Hall	5 under par	5 under par	finished	73	67	68	71	71	279
30	Kristoffer Reitan	4 under par	4 under par	finished	72	68	68	72	72	280
30	Keegan Bradley	4 under par	4 under par	finished	72	67	70	71	71	280
30	Akshay Bhatia	4 under par	4 under par	finished	73	68	70	69	69	280
30	Daniel Berger	4 under par	4 under par	finished	72	70	70	68	68	280
34	Lee Westwood	3 under par	3 under par	finished	69	70	69	73	73	281
34	Justin Thomas	3 under par	3 under par	finished	72	69	69	71	71	281
34	Aaron Rai	3 under par	3 under par	finished	69	72	71	69	69	281
34	Jon Rahm	3 under par	3 under par	finished	70	72	69	70	70	281
34	Sergio Garcia	3 under par	3 under par	finished	70	73	70	68	68	281
34	Christiaan Bezuidenhout	3 under par	3 under par	finished	67	73	69	72	72	281
40	Jordan Spieth	2 under par	2 under par	finished	73	69	72	68	68	282
40	Shane Lowry	2 under par	2 under par	finished	70	72	74	66	66	282
40	Jason Kokrak	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	70	71	70	70	282
40	Nathan Kimsey	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	72	68	71	71	282
40	Takumi Kanaya	2 under par	2 under par	finished	71	72	69	70	70	282
45	Matt Wallace	1 under par	1 under par	finished	73	69	66	75	75	283
45	Henrik Stenson	1 under par	1 under par	finished	75	68	69	71	71	283
45	Jordan Smith	1 under par	1 under par	finished	71	68	72	72	72	283
45	Thriston Lawrence	1 under par	1 under par	finished	73	70	68	72	72	283
45	Matthew Jordan	1 under par	1 under par	finished	68	72	73	70	70	283
45	Thomas Detry	1 under par	1 under par	finished	72	71	70	70	70	283
45	Sam Burns	1 under par	1 under par	finished	70	69	72	72	72	283
52	Sepp Straka	level par	level par	finished	72	71	70	71	71	284
52	Adrien Saddier	level par	level par	finished	72	71	72	69	69	284
52	Marc Leishman	level par	level par	finished	73	68	68	75	75	284
52	Sung-Jae Im	level par	level par	finished	71	71	67	75	75	284
56	Jhonattan Vegas	1 over par	1 over par	finished	72	70	70	73	73	285
56	Phil Mickelson	1 over par	1 over par	finished	70	72	76	67	67	285
56	Tony Finau	1 over par	1 over par	finished	70	68	72	75	75	285
59	Antoine Rozner	2 over par	2 over par	finished	72	70	73	71	71	286
59	Justin Leonard	2 over par	2 over par	finished	70	73	70	73	73	286
61	Romain Langasque	3 over par	3 over par	finished	71	71	72	73	73	287
61	Dean Burmester	3 over par	3 over par	finished	71	71	76	69	69	287
63	Andrew Novak	4 over par	4 over par	finished	71	72	74	71	71	288
63	Francesco Molinari	4 over par	4 over par	finished	72	71	71	74	74	288
63	Riki Kawamoto	4 over par	4 over par	finished	72	70	78	68	68	288
63	Ryggs Johnston	4 over par	4 over par	finished	74	66	74	74	74	288
63	Viktor Hovland	4 over par	4 over par	finished	73	69	73	73	73	288
68	Jacob Skov Olesen	6 over par	6 over par	finished	67	76	73	74	74	290
69	Matthias Schmid	8 over par	8 over par	finished	73	70	79	70	70	292
70	Sebastian Soederberg	11 over par	11 over par	finished	73	70	75	77	77	295