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Scottie Scheffler prepares to defend Open title amid frustration

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Scottie Scheffler prepares to defend Open title amid frustration

Summary

Scottie Scheffler, world No 1, is focused on defending his title at The Open next week at Royal Birkdale. He described his recent performances as frustrating due to several close calls on the PGA Tour without a victory since January. Scheffler has recorded four runner-up finishes this season, indicating he's on the verge of another win. He aims to become the first player since Padraig Harrington to win back-to-back Opens. Ahead of The Open, Scheffler competes in the Genesis Scottish Open this week.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler has not won since the American Express in January.
•He finished second in the recent US Open and Travelers Championship.
•Scheffler's aim is to be the first back-to-back Open champion since Harrington.
•He will compete in the Genesis Scottish Open before The Open.
•Last year, Scheffler won The Open by four shots.

What they're saying

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Scottie Scheffler insists he will be ‘fighting like heck’ to defend this title at The Open after being left ‘frustrated’ by his multiple near-misses on the PGA Tour this season.
— Sky Sports

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