Scottie Scheffler has claimed that some golf fans "crossed the line" with their comments at the Open Championship, telling them it will only make him more intent on winning

Rory McIlroy endured a nightmare opening round at the BMW Championship and later looked to have to bit his tongue while answering a question about Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy struggled in the first round of the BMW Championship but maintained his composure after being asked a question about Scottie Scheffler.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

"Rory McIlroy, cast in the role of pursuer, could hardly have a tougher assignment in golf than that of trying to chase down Scottie Scheffler, the world number one who was a cut

Six golfers have now officially qualified for the United States' Ryder Cup team, as Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau finished top-six in the standings and earned automatic berths.