Scottie Scheffler had a joke for Haotong Li during the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Its punchline was two words.

Reporters were curious whether Scottie had thought about the career Grand Slam after his latest victory, but it seems the American golfer isn't too preoccupied with that.

That moment arrived Thursday while Scottie Scheffler played his second shot on the 17th hole at the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush. Scheffler, sitting to the right of the fairway and 111 yards out, hit a beautiful iron shot that landed three feet from the pin.

Scottie Scheffler is the World No. 1 golfer, a fact that has only been backed up this week at the British Open. But according to one of his best friends on the PGA Tour, Scheffler also might be the best a trash talking on the golf course.

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Win your trial today. Hours before Scottie Scheffler made his final putt yesterday,

China’s Haotong Li shot a one-under 70 at Royal Portrush on Sunday to secure a T-4 finish at The Open Championship 2025. The 29-year-old, who started the major as World No.

Scottie Scheffler hit one of the shots of the day at The Open Championship Wednesday, and almost simultaneously, a spectator unleashed the fart of the year.