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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Live Reporting

Paul Higham, Phil Cartwright, Joe Bradshaw, Henry Cowling and Ros Satar

Birdies galore for Rose and Hallpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 20 July
Rose -7, Hall -7 (3)

Having earlier said that Justin Rose had missed a good chance for birdie at the first, he's done the business at the second and third holes to move to seven under par for the tournament.
Rose stuck his tee shot to the par-three third within six feet, before knocking in the birdie putt.
Playing partner and fellow Englishman Harry Hall has matched Rose's score through three holes and is also seven under.
Cornishman Hall has had a consistent run on the PGA Tour this season and is set for a good finish on his Open debut.
A morning dip?published at 13:29 British Summer Time 20 July
Peter Scrivener
BBC Sport senior journalist at Royal Portrush

A few hardy souls from the radio team decided to go for a quick dip to blow away the cobwebs this morning.
On-course commentator James Gregg is taking the selfie, alongside former European Tour pro Andrew Murray and former Ryder Cup player Oli Wilson.
If this post gets 1,000 thumbs up, I'll post another photo featuring them in the sea, having met a special guest...
Scheffler 'hard to beat' but 'you never know in this game'published at 13:28 British Summer Time 20 July
Lowry -2 (66)

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Shane Lowry, the 2019 champion, finished with a five-under round of 66 and has been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Andy Stevenson:
On his round of 66 and almost a chip in on the 18th: "After the last 36 hours wasn’t much fun, it was nice to go out there today and enjoy it and put on a good show for the crowds. The crowds are amazing. I was pretty happy with my day’s work.
"It was obviously some 24-hour bug. I felt OK this morning. I still haven’t been eating much and probably still not 100% but it was nice to get off to a good start."
Thoughts on this afternoon? "Scottie’s very hard to beat. There is a low score out there but the problem is there’s probably a low score for him as well. I kind of expect him to win but you never know in this game. Golf doesn’t give you anything.
"I spoke to Rory last night and said if Rory can get off to a good start and get the crowd on his back, it maybe could make it difficult for Scottie. It will be interesting to see how it plays out."
Sunday's tee-timespublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 20 July
All times BST

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13:25 Wyndham Clark (US) -5, Brian Harman (US) -6
13:40 Rasmus Hojgaard (Den) -6, Robert MacIntyre (Sco) -6
13:50 Nicolai Hojgaard (Den) -6, Russell Henley (US) -6
14:00 Xander Schauffele (US) -7, Tyrrell Hatton (Eng) -8
14:10 Harris English (US) -8, Chris Gotterup (US) -8
14:20 Rory McIlroy (NI) -8, Matt Fitzpatrick (Eng) -9
14:30 Li Haotong (Chn) -10, Scottie Scheffler (US) -14
The story behind 'the most famous bench in golf'published at 13:22 British Summer Time 20 July
Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

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Sisters Claire and Zoe share the story behind their dad's bench at Royal Portrush.
It's sat at Royal Portrush for almost 15 years and has been dubbed the most famous bench in golf.
Sitting proudly on the sixth tee, with views of the beach below and coast for miles either side, it has gone viral at this year's Open.
Some of the sport's biggest names - including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm - have all been pictured resting up at the back end of the course.
The inscription reads: "Jim McDowell - from just a few of his many golfing friends to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday".
But what is the story behind it? It involves camaraderie and friendship, something at the heart of golf.
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"Dad's not with us any more but he used to play every Wednesday at Royal Portrush with a group of hackers," said Jim's daughter, Zoe.
"They eventually all became friends and it was a really eclectic mix of people that Dad brought together, so they decided on his 70th they would chip in and get him a bench.
"Dad was really excited because he was one of the few people to get a bench while they were still alive. He would often sit on it with his friends and have the craic.
"There have been a lot of stories and family memories from the bench, and now it's been amazing to see so many people from this Open enjoying it."
Anyone lost a ball?published at 13:21 British Summer Time 20 July

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McIlroy confused as he unearths a buried ball
Have you ever seen the like? Rory McIlroy unearths an old ball under his while playing a shot yesterday at Royal Portrush.
Scenes.
Does whatever a Spidercam doespublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 20 July

Spidercam is an essential part of the sport broadcasting scene - and here it is being installed on the 18th hole earlier today.
Ready to capture Scottie Scheffler - or someone else - as they head down here to win The Open in a few hours' time.
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A video of Spidercam being installed at the 18th hole
Watch highlights of the final roundpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 20 July
BBC Two

Missed any of the week's action from Royal Portrush?
You can watch highlights of all four days of The Open on the BBC iPlayer.
Highlights of the final round will be on BBC Two at 20:00 BST.
Watch: Scottie too hottiepublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 20 July

A remarkable round yesterday from Scottie Scheffler at Portrush - take a look at the best of his Saturday round that looks to have set him up for the Claret Jug today...
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'Special player' - Scheffler takes control of The Open
DeChambeau continues bounce backpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 20 July
DeChambeau -5 (7)

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It might end up being a weekend of 'what could've been' for Bryson DeChambeau.
After a messy seven-over round of 78 on Thursday, he clawed back nine shots across Friday and Saturday and it's been more of the same today.
Three birdies so far today for the two-time US Open champion, and he finds himself five under.
Rose misses birdie chance at the firstpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 20 July
Rose -5 (1)

Justin Rose finished second behind Xander Schauffele at Troon last year and shot 66 in the final round at Augusta to force himself into a play-off with Rory McIlroy at the Masters in April.
Like so many, he'll need a ridiculously low score to even have a miniscule hope of winning today.
Rose has a chance for birdie on the first but his seven-footer swings wide of the hole.
More American dominance?published at 13:16 British Summer Time 20 July

Since Spain's Jon Rahm won the Masters in 2023, nine of the 10 men's majors have been won by American golfers.
The one exception was Rory McIlroy's memorable victory at Augusta National in April.
Three of the past four Open winners have been American - Collin Morikawa (2021), Brian Harman (2023) and Xander Schauffele (2024). Australia's Cameron Smith won at St Andrews in 2022.
Listen livepublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 20 July
BBC Radio 5 Live

As well as our text updates, you can follow all of the action from the final round of The Open on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
Click on the link at the top of this page to hear coverage from Royal Portrush.
We'll also have video highlights of some of the key moments as the day progresses.
Hear the Ror!published at 13:13 British Summer Time 20 July

I've seen a lot of Open Championships, but there's hardly ever been a noise that could compare to the roars the home fans gave their hero Rory McIlroy yesterday.
Watch, and listen, to his spellbinding round from yesterday.
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'Listen to that roar' - McIlroy wows the crowd with a round of 66
Postpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 20 July
Lowry -2 (66)
Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Royal Portrush

It hasn't been the week Shane Lowry wanted, but he almost gave us another moment to remember on 18, clattering the pin with his chip from off the left of the green.
Lowry got caught in the worst of the weather earlier in the week, fell foul of the rules and suffered from a tummy bug during an eventful return to Portrush.
But he seemed to really enjoy the last day of his Open Championship. A closing 66, saving his best for last.
Lowry thrills early on Sundaypublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 20 July
Lowry -2 (66)

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Shane Lowry said after his third round on Saturday that he was struggling with illness, but he's been back on top form today.
Those who made it onto the course early were rewarded with a superb round of 66 by the man who won when The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019.
Lowry bogeyed the par-five second but then made six birdies in the space of 10 holes - including holing out from 180 yards on the fourth.
The smile was back on his face after a tough couple of days.
As you'd expect, he got a massive reception walking down the 18th and the Irishman soaked up every moment - before nearly chipping in for a closing birdie.
Mickelson makes amendspublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 20 July
Mickelson +1 (67)

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One of the players already in the clubhouse is former Masters champion Phil Mickelson.
After struggling to a five-over 76 yesterday, he bounced back with blemish-free four-under 67 today.
He finishes his Open Championship one over.
Postpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 20 July

As we prepare for the leaders to enter the fray, we'll catch you up with the best action from yesterday along with how some big names who are currently out there or have already completed their rounds have got on today...
Postpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 20 July
Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

It's the final day, the sun is out and it's safe to say that spirits are high this morning.
There's not a bean bag left in the spectator village and the fans are pouring in before they head out on the course to watch the leading pairs.
The queue for the shop is as long as it has been all week, and shelves are starting to empty in the store. So get down quick if you fancy any merch.
I saw a man carrying nine (yes, nine) caps. He must fancy one for every day of the week and a couple spare.
Watch: Best of moving daypublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 20 July

The sun came out - and so did the shot-making. Watch the best from day three of The Open.
Spoiler - there's an ace in here....
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Rose, McIlroy & Scheffler star in shots of the day

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