Scheffler’s victory in the British Open and its $3.1 million first-place check pushed his title to more than $19 million this season, more than $3 million over second-place Rory McIlroy.

Scottie Scheffler was quick to point out the British Open was only at the halfway point at Royal Portrush.

Americans finished 1-2-3 in the British Open for the first time since 1998.

Rory McIlroy referred to the outcome as “inevitable” when Scheffler built a four-shot lead going into the final round, and it was every bit of that.

Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title.

The British Open offered a $17 million purse this season at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, which matches the record-setting purse offered last year.