Scottie Scheffler admits he was unaware that he has a chance to make history at the Open

The 28-year-old has won six of the 15 events he has taken part in this year — including victory at the Masters — and finished in the top 10 on 13 occasions.

Palmer is the last player, in 1962, to win six events before July 1 and as Masters champion he won his seventh title at Troon — a feat Scheffler could match

However, when the subject was raised in his pre-tournament press conference the double Masters champion admitted he was unaware of the potential landmark.

"I love the history of the game and there's certain things that I know and certain things that I don't," he said.

"That was something that, for some reason, I just never stumbled across so I had no idea that that was a thing.

"I try to stay off the internet as much as possible. When I'm at home I like to try to be at home and be present."