Scheffler is undoubtedly the top golfer in the world in 2025 and Schauffele has competed against him on the PGA Tour and with him in events like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. Schauffele finished with an impressive score of 10 under par after rounds of 71-69-66-68, but he still finished seven strokes behind his rival.

Xander Schauffele figured he needed a “blackout” performance Sunday at The Open to have any chance of catching Scottie Scheffler.

Dethroned Open champion Xander Schauffele has been reflecting on the dominance of Scottie Scheffler: "He's incredible. He really is," Schauffele said after the world number one won The Open. "I don't think we thought the golfing world would see someone as dominant as Tiger come through so soon,