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Globe and Mail
22 minutes ago
- Globe and Mail
McIlroy enjoys his run at the British Open, even without claiming claret jug
Scottie Scheffler was walking down the first fairway at Royal Portrush when a shout came from outside the ropes: 'Go Rory!' They were all over the Dunluce Links again Sunday, those passionate supporters of Rory McIlroy cheering on their favourite son in the final act of his homecoming — whether they were watching him or not. The big disappointment for McIlroy was that he couldn't deliver what they craved. 'It's been an awesome week,' McIlroy said after shooting two-under 69 to tie for seventh at the British Open. 'I've gotten everything I wanted out of this week apart from a claret jug, and that's just because one person was just a little bit better than the rest of us.' That might be an understatement. Scheffler, the world No. 1, won by four shots to capture his fourth major title. He was seven strokes clear of McIlroy and playing on a different level in this pretty corner of Northern Ireland. McIlroy even acknowledged as much. 'He's an incredible player,' he said of Scheffler. 'He's been dominant this week. Honestly, he's been dominant for the last couple years. He is the bar that we're all trying to get to.' As for Scheffler, he could only apologize for spoiling the McIlroy party. 'I know I wasn't the fan favourite today,' he said, grinning, in his post-round speech on No. 18, 'but I did hear a lot of USA and Dallas, Texas chants.' Scheffler might have won two majors this year and asserted himself as the game's dominant player. Yet, for many, 2025 still belongs to McIlroy after his dramatic win at the Masters in April to complete the career Grand Slam. Fans came in droves this week to celebrate McIlroy's achievements, and produced some of the loudest roars he has ever heard on a golf course. If McIlroy didn't quite deliver, then Royal Portrush — where he shot 61 as a 16-year-old for the course record — certainly did, gaining widespread rave reviews. When the Open returned to Portrush in 2019 for the first time in 68 years, McIlroy was so emotional he hit his opening drive out-of-bounds, shot 79 and missed the cut. He made amends six years later. 'I feel so thankful and just so lucky that I get to do this in front of this crowd,' McIlroy said. 'Hopefully I'll have one or two Opens left here, if the R&A decide to keep coming back — probably one while I'm still competitive and another one while I'm more gray than I already am.' McIlroy started Sunday six strokes back from Scheffler after a wild third-round 66, and needed a minor miracle to catch his big rival. He got up-and-down for birdie at the par-five second hole but couldn't make a fast enough start. A bogey at No. 4, after missing the green with his approach, was a mistake he couldn't afford and he suddenly was eight shots adrift of Scheffler, who played as steady as ever. A double at No. 10 ended his hopes. McIlroy couldn't reproduce his Saturday charge but at least played all four days this time. 'I tried as best as I could to keep my emotions in check, especially walking up the last there and that reception,' McIlroy said. 'It's just been incredible to come back here and to play and at least feel like I had a chance today going out there. Just an awesome week.'
CBC
22 minutes ago
- CBC
Tyne Valley soapbox derby brings community together for a weekend of fun
Nine-year-old Luke Bridges won a division at the Tyne Valley soapbox derby on Saturday. But winning and losing wasn't all that important to him. Bridges has been taking part of the soapbox derby for nearly half his life, this year being his fourth year racing. "I get to bring home the gold," he said. "But it doesn't matter if you win or lose, just have a good time." The soapbox derby has been going on in Tyne Valley for 12 years. Pam MacKinnon, a volunteer at the derby, says the event raises money for various things in the community, including the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. "It's 100 per cent volunteer," MacKinnon said. "It's pretty awesome that everybody can just show up and offer a hand and see all the excitement from the kids." The derby is set up in four divisions, A through D. Bridges won the D event. A fifth category, All-American Cars, sends the champion to Ohio next year for the world championship. Community impact MacKinnon said this event is good for the entire community. "It's just an awesome way to get together," MacKinnon said. "It requires a huge amount of volunteers, but being from Tyne Valley and part of a lot of volunteering here, we have a phenomenal base of volunteers in this community." There were roughly 55 participants ages seven to 20. No experience was required. For the division using the big cars, there are prizes for the top drivers.
The Province
an hour ago
- The Province
Scottie Scheffler wins The Open, cements his domination of the sport
Scottie Scheffler of the United States kisses the trophy as he poses for photographers with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. Photo by Francisco Seco / AP PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The first moment of real emotion on the 18th green at Royal Portrush came when Scottie Scheffler saw his family. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors After a quick hug with caddie Ted Scott and playfully flipping his cap over his eyes, Scottie Scheffler turned toward his wife Meredith and baby son Bennett, raised his arms, let loose a scream and pumped his fists. Little did we know at the time, there was a touch of panic in there. 'I didn't see her at first. So I was like, oh, my gosh, where's Meredith? What happened? She's not there,' Scheffler said of not seeing his wife in her usual spot. 'As I kind of circled around the green, I saw my dad standing there. I was like, okay, perfect, my family must be down there.' 'She's always the first person I want to celebrate with. She knows me better than anybody. That's my best friend.' On Sunday in Northern Ireland, the world's best golfer won the game's oldest championship in dominating fashion, capping off a double major season with four rounds in the 60s and a Sunday 68 to reach 17-under par and win the Open Championship by four strokes over Harris English who birdied two of the final three holes to shoot a 66 and reach 13-under. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. One shot further back at was Chris Gotterup after shooting a Sunday 67. But nobody could touch Scheffler, who did the near impossible over the weekend and attacked Portrush's dangerous links greens with a precision usually only possible on the softer, more receptive turf found back home on the PGA Tour. 'I just grew up a kid in Texas that wanted to play professional golf,' he said. 'I used to wear pants to grow up to play golf. It would be 100 degrees out. I'd be way too hot. People would make fun of me. But that's what I wanted to do; I wanted to be a professional golfer, so I wore pants.' 'I don't know why I'm so lucky that I get to live out my dreams, but it's something I'm very grateful for.' Scheffler took the lead at Portrush on Friday and never looked back, creating a Sunday coronation story that brought back memories of a golf world dominated by Tiger Woods. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Scheffler has been doing that a lot these days. Reminding us of what's possible, captivating us with a level of golf we weren't sure we would ever see again. Comparisons to Woods were first made in jest. Then, only by mischief makers. Recently, they crossed into the mainstream. But after following up May's five-shot PGA Championship victory with a four-stroke win this week, Scheffler's making converts of nearly everyone. Except possibly himself. 'I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf,' Scheffler said. 'He was inspirational for me growing up. He was a very, very talented guy, and he was a special person to be able to be as good as he was at the game of golf. I don't focus on that kind of stuff. That's not what motivates me.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What motivates Scheffler has been a constant topic of conversation this week while the golfer lapped the field on the Northern Irish coast. More on that in a moment. Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick and Haotong Li finished in a tie for fourth at 11-under. The hometown hero Rory McIlroy's weekend push earned him a T7 at 10-under along with last year's Open Champion Xander Schauffele and Scotsman Robert MacIntyre. 'He's an incredible player,' McIlroy said of Scheffler. 'He's been dominant this week. Honestly, he's been dominant for the last couple years. He is the bar that we're all trying to get to. 'In a historical context, you could argue that there's only maybe two or three players in the history of the game that have been on a run, the one that Scottie's been on here for the last 24 to 36 months. Incredibly impressive.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A shot further behind McIlroy was Canadian Corey Conners who finished in a tie for 10th at nine-under after shooting consecutive 66s to end his major year. 'I was playing behind him the first two days and his round on Friday he just got himself right to the top and no looking back,' Conners said of the winner. 'Doing everything well, just being Scottie.' By collecting his fourth major championship and 17th victory in less than four years time, and by showing his mastery could transfer to links golf, the 29-year-old Texan has left no room for doubt that he is on a clear path to become one of the best to ever play this ancient game. If that's his goal. The final scoreboard is pictured on the 18th green grandstand showing the 17 under par score of Champion Golfer of the Year 2025, Scottie Scheffler of the United States during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Alex Slitz / Getty Images Prior to the week's action at Portrush, Scheffler did what athletes don't really do much of: He opened up and shared his private thoughts in a very public manner. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He spoke of a professional life that has very few fleeting moments of bliss in comparison to the hours, days and years of work required to succeed. He spoke of what he sees as the unfulfilling nature of professional sports which he described as an 'unsatisfying venture.' Unsurprisingly, he was asked about it Sunday evening while sitting with the Claret Jug in front of him. 'If somebody was going to listen to the comments I had this week, I would encourage them to listen to all of it,' he said. 'I hope I did a good job communicating that, yeah, this is amazing to win the Open Championship, but at the end of the day, having success in life, whether it be in golf, work, whatever it is, that's not what fulfills the deepest desires of your heart.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm not motivated by winning championships. … I feel like what motivates me is just getting out and getting to live out my dream. I get to play professional golf, and I feel like I'm called to do it to the best of my ability,' he added. 'I don't focus on things that I can accomplish in the game of golf. I just try to get the most out of myself each day and compete as hard as I can when I'm inside the ropes.' 'I've said it for a long time, golf is not how I identify myself. I don't identify myself by winning tournaments, chasing trophies, being famous or whatever it is.' Scheffler said on Sunday his priorities in life are faith, family, and in third place, golf. Reconciling his ability for perspective on life with the runaway greatness we are witnessing will be one of the enduring storylines of Scheffler's career. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The willingness while competing to understand that, in the grand scheme of things, sports is largely inconsequential is very unusual in any athlete, let alone an all-time great. 'I don't think that I'm anything special just because some weeks I'm better at shooting a lower score than other guys are,' he said. The maniacal pursuit of sporting goals and domination have largely gone hand in hand with many all-time greats, from Michael Jordan to Michael Schumacher to Tiger Woods and more. In golf, part of the draw of of Woods was the pureness and completeness of his almost terrifying need to win. McIlroy takes you on an emotional roller coaster with him every week, seemingly a cautionary tale of the risks of wanting something too badly. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Then here comes Scheffler staring into the bright lights and telling you that living what you thought was your childhood dream won't fulfill you. Explaining that self-worth and happiness won't come from a job or an achievement no matter how great. The meaning of life is a hard thing to work into a five-minute answer during a press conference, but Scheffler's speech has resonated with both his fellow players and fans. By asking you not to dream of being Scottie Scheffler the athlete, he seems to have made people want to be more like Scottie Scheffler the man. Quite a week in Portrush. 'I don't feel any different because I've won a golf tournament. This is not the be-all, end-all for me, but I'm extremely grateful for it.' News Celebrity News Vancouver Canucks Sports
