Scottie Scheffler secured a commanding victory at the 2025 Open Championship held at Royal Portrush, finishing 17 under par and four strokes ahead of the nearest competitor after a final round of 68. This win marks a significant milestone as Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, became only the second player ever to win The Open from the top ranking position, joining Tiger Woods who achieved this feat three times.

Joining Golf’s Elite: Scheffler’s Historic Career Achievements

At 29 years old, Scheffler entered an exclusive group of golf greats by winning The Open, the Masters, and the PGA Championship all before turning 30. Alongside legends such as Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods, he has demonstrated remarkable consistency across major tournaments. The 2025 Open Championship featured a total purse of $17 million, from which Scheffler earned $3 million. Harris English, the runner-up, received over $1.7 million for his performance.

Golf analyst Patrick McDonald from CBS Sports highlighted Scheffler’s evolution, noting that improvements in his putting have transformed a previous weakness into a critical strength. McDonald stated,

“Scheffler has since turned an improving weakness on the greens into a certifiable strength. It helped him win his first major championship away from Augusta National this spring at the PGA Championship, and it has now taken him to the doorstep of the career grand slam after he boat-raced the field in Northern Ireland at the 2025 Open Championship in what can only be described as his most complete performance to date.”

—Patrick McDonald, CBS Sports Golf Writer

Highlights Beyond Golf: Additional Sports Achievements This Week

The sports world also saw various notable moments outside of Scheffler’s triumph. The Charlotte Hornets captured their first Las Vegas Summer League title by defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78. In baseball, Aaron Judge hit his 351st career home run, tying Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in New York Yankees history. In the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs secured star edge rusher George Karlaftis on a four-year, $93 million contract extension. Meanwhile, Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright shared insights on his potential rise as one of the league’s top backs.

WNBA players wore

“Pay Us What You Owe Us”

shirts before the All-Star Game to emphasize ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations. The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran guard and former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year deal. In NASCAR, Denny Hamlin claimed victory at the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 for a second consecutive year.

Leadership Changes Shake the NFL Players Association

This week brought turmoil for the NFL Players Association as executive director Lloyd Howell announced his resignation. Subsequently, former NFLPA president and current chief strategy officer JC Tretter made headlines by declaring he will neither pursue the interim executive director role nor remain with the union. Tretter described the situation as intensely difficult for his family, stating,

“Over the last couple days, it has gotten very, very hard for my family,”

and further adding,

“And that’s something I can’t deal with. So, the short bullet points are: I have no interest in being [executive director]. I have no interest in being considered; I’ve let the executive committee know that. I’m also going to leave the NFLPA in the coming days because I don’t have anything left to give the organization.”

—JC Tretter, Former NFLPA President and Chief Strategy Officer

Tretter aimed to clarify misunderstandings surrounding his motives during his tenure. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the NFLPA board is preparing to convene urgently to decide on the next interim executive director and chart a path forward.

A Series of Difficult Developments Across Sports

Several challenging stories emerged this week in professional sports. Memphis guard and former McNeese standout Sincere Parker was arrested on assault charges. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing ACL surgery. The Seattle Seahawks released tight end Noah Fant as part of cost-cutting efforts before training camp. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao came up short in his comeback fight, drawing with Mario Barrios and failing to reclaim the WBC welterweight belt. <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/baseball/mlb/”>MLB is investigating an incident involving Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and a Braves coach regarding potential beanball threats.

Napheesa Collier Earns MVP Honors in WNBA All-Star Game

In a high-scoring WNBA All-Star Game, Team Collier defeated Team Clark 151-131, with Napheesa Collier shining as the game’s Most Valuable Player after setting a new record with 36 points. Her teammate Skylar Diggins broke the All-Star assist record with 15 assists. The new 4-point shot was a major storyline, with combined attempts from beyond the arc totalling 120, though only 40 were successful. Caitlin Clark, sidelined due to injury, encouraged her teammates to take more 4-point shots despite the mixed results. CBS Sports’ Isabel Gonzalez commented on this trend, noting,

“High-scoring games can be fun, but the incentive to shoot from distance can lead to some messy plays.”

—Isabel Gonzalez, CBS Sports.

Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen made an impact off the bench for Team Clark, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, becoming only the second rookie in WNBA All-Star Game history to achieve a double-double, following Angel Reese last year.

Standout Performances Conclude the NBA Las Vegas Summer League

The NBA summer league wrapped up with impressive displays by several young players. Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, the No. 4 overall draft pick, earned one of the highest marks in a recent report card thanks to his role complementing teammates LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. His strong performances included a double-double against Dallas and a well-rounded game with points, assists, and rebounds in his next matchup. Analyst Salerno remarked,

“Why Knueppel earned an ‘A’: He showcased how he can be the perfect connective piece next to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in Charlotte. He finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds against Dallas and then recorded 19 points, six assists and five rebounds the following game.”

—Salerno, NBA Analyst.

Meanwhile, Duke’s former teammate and recent No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg had a mixed but encouraging summer league showing, finishing with an A- grade. Flagg struggled in his debut against the Lakers, shooting 5-of-21 overall and scoreless after halftime, but rebounded by posting 31 points in his second game.

Manny Pacquiao’s Near-Title Comeback Highlights Weekend Boxing

At 46, Manny Pacquiao made an extraordinary attempt to return to championship form after nearly four years away from boxing. Training for just two months, he went the distance with Mario Barrios, resulting in a majority draw and a retained WBC welterweight title for Barrios. Boxing analyst Brent Brookhouse noted,

“Barrios was effective in working his jab throughout the fight, but he did not follow that jab with power shots, nor did he invest much to the body of his much older opponent, who was returning to action for the first time in nearly four years.”

—Brent Brookhouse, Boxing Analyst.

This fight was the headline event, but the weekend also featured major bouts including Oleksandr Usyk’s dominating win over Daniel Dubois to reclaim the undisputed heavyweight championship, Sebastian Fundora’s TKO victory over Tim Tszyu to retain the junior middleweight title, and Max Holloway’s successful upset against Dustin Poirier at <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/mma/ufc/”>UFC 318, disrupting Poirier’s retirement plans.

Sports Fans Should Watch These MLB Matchups Monday

Monday’s baseball schedule features several key games, including the Boston Red Sox facing the Philadelphia Phillies at 6:45 p.m., the New York Yankees competing against the Toronto Blue Jays starting at 7:07 p.m., and the Milwaukee Brewers taking on the Seattle Mariners at 9:40 p.m., all available via MLB.tv.

Our Reader’s Queries

Q. What was Scottie Scheffler upset about?

A. Scottie Scheffler scored 69 at Quail Hollow on Thursday but was frustrated by mud on the balls, which he says affected his performance. Scheffler, recognized for his iron skills, hit a double bogey on the 16th hole at the 2025 PGA Championship because his ball was covered in mud.

Q. What does Tiger Woods think of Scottie Scheffler?

A. In the clip, Tiger Woods stood out and shared his thoughts on what makes Scheffler unique. He praised Scheffler, explaining they have similar approaches to aiming their shots on the greens and choosing good spots to miss towards. It’s not always about making a perfect shot each time, but rather focusing on overall strategy in the game.