British Open 2022: Win or lose, world No 1 Scheffler fine without spotlights and happy with his close circle

St Andrews, Scotland: Scottie Scheffler is world No 1 but does not mind being under the radar. He points out he has never been the favourite at any of the tournaments he has won — and he won four times in 2022.

Speaking to the media ahead of the 150th Open, Scheffler said, “I don't think I was the favourite, maybe going into the Masters. I'm not sure if I've been the favourite, maybe going into any tournaments. That may not be the true perception. That's just mine, but I don't read a ton of stuff. So for me I don't really feel like whatever being No 1 would be.”

Yet, like the rest, Scheffler dreams of holding the Claret Jug on Sunday evening to crown a rare double — the Masters and an Open at the Old Course at St Andrews.

“It was always a dream of mine just to be able to come here and play this golf course, so to come and play this golf course in an Open Championship is really special, just with the history and all the stuff.”

“To be able to have a chance to win on Sunday would be really special as well. So I'm going to go out there tomorrow and do my best and put my head down and do what I've done all year,” said Scheffler.

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