Scottie Scheffler offered a rare glimpse into the emotional undercurrents driving his game at Royal Portrush, admitting that victory often feels fleeting. “If I win, it’s going to be awesome for two minutes,” he confessed Tuesday, reflecting on the transient joy of a title and the daily wrestle with golf’s relentless cycle.

Scottie Scheffler joked about driving Royal Portrush's 418-yard 13th in brutal wind, as The Open's toughest test quickly approaches.

By winning his second PGA Tour title and a $1,575,000 check, Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup jumped from 96th on the money list with barely more than $1 million to 51st with $2,586,336.

Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone during the past three years. He is No. 1 in the world and no one is close to him. Nothing would mean more to him than leaving Royal Portrush with the silver claret jug.