Scheffler, who usually hits the ball closer than most players in the field, holed 391.3 feet of putts during the four rounds and was sixth overall. He gained +8.522 shots over the field in putting and was second only to runner-up Harris English (+8.844).

Scheffler converted his 10th straight 54-hole lead at the Open Championship, which is the longest streak since — you guessed it — Woods, who converted 37 consecutive 54-hole leads into wins, per Justin Ray of Twenty First Group .

Xander Schauffele, who did the PGA Championship-Open Championship double last year, summed up the general mood at Royal Portrush when he said that Scottie Scheffler’s incredible run caught everyone off guard.

Rory McIlroy admitted he has nothing but admiration for Scottie Scheffler after the World No1 further enhanced his status in the record books with a dominant victory at the Open.