Lord Byron, who won a record 11 tournaments in a single season, famously gave up golf once he’d made enough money to buy the North Texas ranch he’d always wanted. Nelson had many fine qualities as a golfer, but quality of life remained his ultimate goal. Couldn’t help thinking of Byron last week while listening to Scheffler.

Scheffler's prioritization and compartmentalization is even more important than his suddenly strong putting stroke

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 won by four shots Sunday at Royal Portrush, his fourth major victory and first in an Open Championship.

Phil Mickelson has never been one to hold back his thoughts, and on Sunday, as Scottie Scheffler led The Open Championship, Lefty decided it was time to clap back after being teased over an old comment.

Scottie Scheffler Makes Personal Record at The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Another major championship means another opportunity for Scottie Scheffler, but success at the Open Championship and golf in general isn’t what fulfills the American.