When Scheffler finished his second round of play at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Friday, he found himself sitting atop the leaderboard with a score of 10-under. This came thanks to his career-low round of 64.

Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 golfer in the world, but even he doesn't really understand the fuss. Just two days before the year's final major tees off, Scheffler admitted he doesn't understand "the point" of becoming the best golfer in the world - or an elite professional in any sport,

The world No. 1 gave one of the most revealing answers during his press conference on Tuesday in what turned into a therapy session of sorts for him.

Biles wasn’t the only athlete with Texas ties to claim an award Wednesday night. The Dallas area also had two victors in golfer Scottie Scheffler and Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Scheffler claimed the award for Best Golfer, while Flagg was named Best College Athlete in men’s sports.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open at Royal Portrush started Thursday the way the last one ended: A packed grandstand and throaty cheers for an Irish golfer.

Scottie Scheffler is on top for the second week in a row since supplanting Rory McIlroy by winning The Memorial. Scheffler has $14,558,697 and has a lead of $580,357 over McIlroy ($13,978,340).

Scottie Scheffler is on top for the second week in a row since supplanting Rory McIlroy by winning The Memorial. Scheffler has $14,558,697 and has a lead of $580,357 over McIlroy ($13,978,340).