PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the world’s No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

Forget the talk that Scottie Scheffler still needs to learn how to play links. On Friday, the world's No. 1 golfer could have taught a Master Class.

Scottie Scheffler admitted he may have been too honest after reflecting on golf and life balance during The Open Championship.

Scottie Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and the result was a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick.

Scheffler may be indifferent to obtaining another accolade, but there appears to be no stopping his top-notch play

Scottie Scheffler is the most dominant player in today’s game. But when it comes to links courses like Royal Portrush, which hosts this week’s British Open, he’s still a relative newbie.

Scottie Scheffler's candid comments on the emptiness of winning found support from U.S. Open champion JJ Spaun, sparking emotional reflections before The Open.

Golf fans were left very confused after a hilarious bodily sound went off during one of Scottie Scheffler's best shots during the first round of The Open Champi

If Scottie Scheffler is still wrestling with just why he wants to win the Open Championship, he’s doing a remarkable job of hiding it.