American Brian Harman survived an early scare to claim his first major title in dominant fashion on a rain-soaked final day of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
Harman’s five-shot overnight lead was briefly cut to three as he covered the first five holes in two over par in miserable conditions, but the 36-year-old responded superbly to regain his vice-like grip on the Claret Jug.
After his win, Harman said: "I have thought about this my whole life and to be an Open champion is incredible. "I doubled down on my process and I know it's boring and it is not flashy.
But, until hitting that last bunker shot, I have not thought about winning the tournament. "I've got to thank my wife and family back home.
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