Scottie Scheffler Earns Credit for Helping Generate $369 Million in Profits at Rory McIlroy’s Home Event Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are credited with powering The Open’s huge economic boost as

It all happened back in mid-July. The return of The Open to Royal Portrush brought with it more than just championship drama. Those three days of summer carried an energy that swept through Northern Ireland long before the first tee shot was struck. And at the heart of this remarkable windfall, two iconic golfers stand credited as The Open’s economic engine, driving an astonishing $369 million benefit. The names are none other than Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.

For the locals, it indeed felt like a sequel to a story they already loved. Even beyond Portrush, the impact spread across Northern Ireland. And it turned the week into something memorable in ways that numbers alone can’t fully explain. Studies have also reported how hosting the 153rd Open brought a big boost to Northern Irel