While fans expected that McIlroy could celebrate at the last Major this year, the Northern Irish golfer admitted that it is difficult to keep up with Scheffler and his pace.

Golf analysts have found themselves split over whether a significant performance gap has emerged between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy after the American claimed The Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Scottie Scheffler continued his run of dominance on Sunday, winning the Open Championship by four strokes, his third major championship in the past two years and fourth overall.