This article was originally published on www.si.com as Unflappable, Unshakable Scottie Scheffler Is Off and Running at British Open.

Scottie Scheffler had to contend with a fan's fart as he was taking a shot during his opening round at this year's Open Championship. The world No.1 is going in search of his first-ever Open title, having won three major titles so far in his career.

On the eve of The Open, the world’s best golfer revealed a startlingly honest insight into the emptiness of winning. Lawrence Ostlere unpacks Scheffler’s words

American golfer Scottie Sheffler began at the same time as McIlroy and one of his shots drew laughs from commentators after someone in the crowd seemed to pass wind at an inconvenient time. The moment was picked up by microphones with one commentator saying ‘Just a little bit of wind from behind, just helped it ease down the green.”

"I love getting to live out my dreams. But at the end of the day, sometimes I just don't understand the point.”

The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far from the lead. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Open will soon return to Royal Portrush, with stars like Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and 2024 champ Xander Schauffele all vying for the revered Claret Jug

For all his undoubted brilliance, the 29-year-old knows it is what happens at The Open, this year or any other, that will define whether he’ll truly become an all-time great.

Scottie Scheffler has already made waves at The Open Championship without even taking a swing, thanks to some comments that have raised a few eyebrows. Scheffler, who’s no stranger to the winner’s circle these days,