Cameron Smith of Australia sees off McIlroy to win British Open
Australia's Cameron Smith claimed his first major title on Sunday after a stunning final round of 64 saw him win the 150th British Open at St Andrews by a one-stroke margin.
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'Going to find out how many beers fit in this thing' - Cameron Smith to celebrate Open Championship win
Cameron Smith has said his aim is to find out how many beers fit in the Claret Jug, following his stunning win at the Open Championship. Smith, the leader after 36 holes, bounced back from a poor day on Saturday to come from four shots back to reel in Rory McIlroy to secure victory on the Old Course. Ad/> He became the fifth Australian to lift the Claret Jug, following in the footsteps of Peter Thompson, Kel Nagle, Greg Norman and Ian Baker-Finch, and he was lost for words to describe tasting victory in the 150th Open Championship.
Cameron Smith wins Open Championship ahead of Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Cameron Smith charged his way into history on the Old Course, a Sunday stunner at St. Andrews that sent the Australian to his first major title by overcoming Rory McIlroy to win the Open Championship.
Open Championship 2022: Cameron Smith reels in Rory McIlroy to win Claret Jug and eclipse Tiger Woods record
Cameron Smith came from four shots back to stun Rory McIlroy and win the 150th Open Championship, eclipsing Tiger Woods' Old Course Open record by one shot in the process. McIlroy and fellow overnight leader Viktor Hovland began the final round on the Old Course at St Andrews four clear of Smith and the chasing pack, but neither got going and it gave the chasers hope. Ad/> For much of the round it appeared that McIlroy would snap an eight-year major drought, but Players champion Smith produced a blistering run on the back nine to secure a stunning win.
Cameron Smith rallies past McIlroy to win British Open for 1st major title
Cameron Smith charged his way into history on the Old Course, a Sunday stunner at St. Andrews that sent the Australian to his first major by overcoming Rory McIlroy to win the British Open.
The Open: Rory McIlroy misses out as Cameron Smith wins by one shot
Australia’s Cameron Smith produced a stunning final round to capture the 150th Open Championship and inflict more major misery on a shell-shocked Rory McIlroy.
Cameron Smith storms past Rory McIlroy to win 150th British Open
Smith used a run of five consecutive birdies to card an 8-under-par 64, overtake Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and win The Open by one stroke for his first major title Sunday at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Australian posted a four-round score of 20-under 268, tying the major championship record for lowest score relative to par.
Open Championship golf 2022 Live Updates – Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland battle for title on tense final day
The 150th Open Championship has reached its thrilling final day, with Rory McIlroy the main attraction after Tiger Woods missed the cut on the Old Course at St Andrews. McIlroy heads into the closing 18 holes tied for the lead alongside Viktor Hovland after both impressed on Saturday with a pair of 66s carrying the European Ryder Cup duo four strokes clear of the field on -16. Ad/> The weather forecast suggests it won't be a duel in the sun, but a world-class chasing pack of Cameron Smith, Cameron Young, Si Woo Kim, Scottie Scheffler and Dustin Johnson will bring the heat as they look to pounce if the leaders falter.