Scottie Scheffler's second major victory of 2025 at The Open Championship essentially ensures him of being the top seed in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

Scheffler, after starting the day with six straight pars, ended up posting a 4-under 67 in the third round of the British Open. That gave the top-ranked golfer in the world a massive four-shot lead entering the final day of play in Northern Ireland.

The Claret Jug and $3.1 million winner's share from the 2025 Open purse are still up for grabs, and some golf left to play, anything can happen at Royal Portrush. It is a links course, after all. Be sure to stick with CBS Sports for The Open Championship leaderboard live updates and coverage throughout the final round.

Scheffler recorded a pair of birdies and an eagle at the seventh hole to create the separation going into Sunday. The impressive round gave him the 54-hole lead. He is 3-for-3 in majors when he owns the lead after the third round. The latest win came at the 2025 PGA Championship.

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The British Open almost never disappoints, and the start to the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland undeniably fit that bill.

After 18 holes at the 2025 British Open, eyes tend to go to to the top of the leaderboard but also the projected cut line.

The three-time major champ stands at 10 under par with former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick (66) one back and 2023 Open champion Brian Harman (65) and Haotong Li (67) two of