Jon Rahm wrapped up the 153rd Open Championship with two final rounds at or under par and a total of -3 (70-72-69-70) to finish T34 at Royal Portrush (Dunluce Links, par 71). It was a championship of patience and craftsmanship on a demanding links, with Rahm making the cut and climbing the board over the weekend thanks to a 69 on Saturday and a 70 on Sunday.
From the opening 70 (-1) on Thursday, the Basque star managed Portrush’s shifting winds and tempo with composure. A 72 on Friday kept him safely in the tournament, and on moving day he posted 69 to return to red numbers before closing with another solid round (70) on Sunday. Final tally: -3, and encouraging feelings from a major that rewarded accuracy off the tee and precise flight control into the greens.
The championship was won by Scottie Scheffler at -17, in an edition that once again highlighted Portrush’s strategic difficulty and the need to keep the margin of error to a minimum. Harris English finished second at -13, while the cut fell at +1 after two rounds.
Tournament summary (Jon Rahm)
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Finish: T34
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Total: -3 (70-72-69-70 = 281)
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Venue: Royal Portrush GC, Dunluce Links (par 71)
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Dates: July 17–20, 2025.
With a -3 weekend, Rahm again showcased the steadiness the Open demands: controlled ball flight into the wind, sharp short game on firm greens, and course management that yielded another consistent performance in the year’s fourth major. From here, the focus turns to building momentum for the stretch run of the season.