The Open is the final men's major championship of the season, with the 2025 edition of the iconic event proving to be a hotly contested affair for the world's best players seeking to claim one of sport's most revered prizes. Royal Portrush, hosting the Championship for only the third time following its previous stagings in 1951 and 2019, once again proved itself a fitting and unforgettable venue. Set against a backdrop of sweeping coastal views and formidable North Atlantic scenery, the course is celebrated not only for its natural beauty, but also for its compelling sequencing of holes — each one demanding a distinct blend of precision, strategy, and imagination. Royal Portrush offered a challenging test for a champion of Scheffler’s calibre. Battling unpredictable conditions, narrow fairways and thick rough, the 29-year-old showcased the defining hallmarks of his game — relentless accuracy, composure under pressure, and superb course management — rising to meet the challenge posed by one of golf’s most awe-inspiring stages.

Scheffler has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the year. He arrived at the Championship in supreme form, having won the PGA Championship and Memorial Tournament earlier in the season, and finishing seventh at the U.S. Open. At Royal Portrush, the World No. 1 carded rounds of 68, 64, 67, and 68, posting a winning total of 17-under-par, securing a convincing four-stroke victory over a strong international field. His performance not only confirmed his dominance, but also underscored his ability to thrive in one of golf’s most demanding arenas.

The win marked his 13th title since the beginning of last year — a stretch that includes victories at three different major championships as well as an Olympic gold medal — underlining a period of extraordinary success.With this triumph, Scheffler also became just the second player in history to win The Open while ranked World No. 1, joining fellow Rolex Testimonee Tiger Woods, who achieved the feat three times (2000, 2005, 2006). As comparisons continue to be drawn between Scheffler and Woods — the 15-time major champion who redefined the sport in the late 1990s and early 2000s — this latest victory further cemented Scheffler’s standing as the game’s preeminent force.

Rolex has celebrated human achievement at the highest levels of golf for almost 60 years, with the Swiss watchmaker being Official Timekeeper of the Championship since 1981.Rolex shares a deep affinity with the enduring traditions and spirit of this celebrated championship.To win The Open requires strategic intelligence, adaptability, and unwavering self-belief — values deeply aligned with Rolex’s own pursuit of perpetual excellence. Scheffler’s triumph will be remembered as a defining moment in a remarkable career. As the 2025 Champion Golfer of the Year, Scottie Scheffler adds another distinguished chapter to both his personal legacy and the proud tradition of The Open.

Following his commanding victory and claiming his first Claret Jug, Scheffler reflected on the achievement by saying: "Being able to walk up 18 with the tournament in hand is a really tough thing to describe. It's a really cool feeling. I have a lot of gratitude towards being able to accomplish something like this. It's taken a lot of work — not only a lot of work, but it takes a lot of patience. It's a high level of focus over 72 holes of a tournament. This was, I felt like, one of my best performances mentally. We did a really good job of staying in it all week"

Several other members of the Rolex family delivered notable performances at the 2025 edition of The Open. Matt Fitzpatrick, in pursuit of his second major title, finished in fourth place following a strong start to the week at Royal Portrush. Fellow Testimonee Bryson DeChambeau produced a remarkable run in his final three rounds, with scores of 65, 68, and 64 to secure a top-10 finish. Other Rolex Testimonees who impressed included Rickie Fowler, Hideki Matsuyama and Ludvig Åberg, who finished tied for 14th, tied for 16th and tied for 23rd, respectively.

In addition to being a Patron of The Open, Rolex has a long-standing relationship with The R&A, which has been a defining milestone in its association with golf, reflecting a shared sense of respect, integrity and competitive spirit. This partnership, established more than 40 years ago, has exemplified the brand’s deep rooted commitment to the sport. Scheffler has joined an illustrious group of past winners that includes Arnold Palmer (1961, 1962), Jack Nicklaus (1966, 1970, 1978), Gary Player (1959, 1968, 1974), Tom Watson (1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983), Tiger Woods (2000, 2005, 2006), Phil Mickelson (2013), Jordan Spieth (2017), Francesco Molinari (2018) and Collin Morikawa (2021).