After Scottie Scheffler secured his Open Championship win, former Masters champion Trevor Immelman criticized Netflix for the unusual questions posed to Scheffler during a post-tournament interview. Scheffler, the current World No. 1, participated in multiple press sessions following his victory at the Open Championship.
Among these was an interview conducted by Netflix, where the questions appeared oddly basic. When asked what he won at the tournament, Scheffler responded that he had earned the Open Championship trophy. The next question inquired about when he won the Claret Jug, to which Scheffler replied simply “yesterday.”
Reacting to the interview, Immelman shared the clip and joked:
“Previous questions must have been….who are you and what sport do you play?”
—Trevor Immelman, Former Masters Champion
Before adding the Open Championship to his record, Scheffler already had an impressive year, including winning the PGA Championship with a score of 11 under par. He also claimed victories at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson and the Memorial Tournament, finishing at 31 under and 10 under, respectively. Additionally, Scheffler achieved nine other top-10 finishes, including a tie for third at the Genesis Invitational with a 9-under score.
Scottie Scheffler Reflects on Winning the Claret Jug at the Open Championship
Following his triumph at the Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler spoke at the post-tournament press conference about the significance of capturing his second major title in 2025. Describing the challenges he faced during the tournament, he said (via ASAP Sports):
“It’s a very special feeling. It takes a lot of work to get to this point in my career…This was a tough week. It was challenging. The golf course was playing really tough, and I had to focus very hard over the course of the weekend…Really the only blemish over the last 36 holes was the double on 8, but did a good job of resetting and coming back with a birdie on 9.”
—Scottie Scheffler, Open Championship Winner
Scheffler added, “I guess this one was different than the PGA in terms of I had a decent lead to start the day. PGA, I felt like I struggled a bit on the front nine and was able to kind of push forward and win it on the back nine, whereas this one I felt like I built up a lead. It got a little close there after the double on 8, but like I said, bounced back on 9 and was able to keep a pretty sizable lead for most of the day.”
—Scottie Scheffler, Open Championship Winner
Scheffler finished the Open Championship with a total score of 17 under par. His performance round-by-round included a 68 in the first round marked by two front-nine birdies and three on the back nine. The second round featured an impressive 64 with eight birdies evenly split between the front and back nine. In the third and final rounds, he shot 67 and 68, respectively, adding two birdies and an eagle in the third, followed by five birdies in the fourth round.
The Impact of Scheffler’s Recent Successes on His Career
Scottie Scheffler’s recent victories, especially his Open Championship win, reinforce his position as the World No. 1 and a dominant force in golf this season. Securing two major titles in one year and multiple tournament wins elevates his status among the sport’s elite. His consistency, exemplified by numerous top-10 finishes, shows a focused determination that continues to impress fans and analysts alike.
With his outstanding form and proven ability to perform under pressure, Scheffler’s career trajectory suggests more major tournament successes could be on the horizon. His composed handling of setbacks during rounds, such as the double bogey at the Open, highlights his mental strength, a critical asset for continued achievements.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What was Scottie Scheffler upset about?
A. The PGA of America chose not to permit “preferred lies,” meaning players must hit the ball where it lands. Scheffler was upset by this decision, saying that mud on the ball adds unpredictability.
Q. What did Scottie Scheffler do illegally?
A. The top-ranked golfer tried to reach Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, at about 6 a.m. Police reported he unlawfully went around an accident site where a pedestrian had died.