Scottie Scheffler wins first British Open

American Scottie Scheffler on Sunday won his first British Open, taking home the Claret Jug at the 153rd iteration of golf's oldest tournament four strokes ahead of Harris English. 

Fans at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland erupted as the 29-year-old sank his final putt for par and walked across the green to meet his wife, Meredith, and son, Bennett. 

Scheffler went -17 on the day, scoring 68 on Sunday's fourth round and earning a final score of 267 to raise the Claret Jug. The Champion Golfer of the Year defeated American Harris English, who finished 4 shots behind, with a score of 66 on the round.