Rory McIlroy couldn't have asked for much more at Royal Portrush, save one thing. But there just happens to be one man unparalleled in his generation.

This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as Scottie Scheffler delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam.

McIlroy capped the Grand Slam in April, and called this “an awesome week' after tying for seventh place at Portrush.