Royal Portrush played gentler on Sunday than it had at many points throughout the week, with the field averaging just over 69. When pressure peaks and the world's best throw everything at him, Scheffler doesn't just win — he pulls away.

After just two swings in the Sunday’s final round of the British Open, it already seemed close to over. After two holes, it definitely felt over. After four holes, engraver Garry Harvey could start etching the name of Scottie Scheffler into the claret jug, although he waited until near the end of the inevitable conclusion.