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Fact or Fiction: The Claret Jug Engraver Can Start Now for Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler may or may not be 36 holes from his fourth major title and second of 2025. | Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images

We are halfway home at the British Open, and the cream rose to the top on Friday—specifically Scottie Scheffler, who reminded everyone why he's the world No. 1 by a wide margin. With a 64, the low round of the tournament, he took command by one shot.

Of course, there are still two rounds to go at Royal Portrush and much can happen, on the course and in the skies, which could still shake things up in the season's final major. But what Scheffler did Friday begs the SI Golf team to debate this statement:

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