Disappointed Rory McIlroy admits Cameron Smith was ‘the better player’
A gracious Rory McIlroy praised Open champion Cameron Smith after the Australian’s stunning final round secured his first major title at St Andrews.
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The Open day four: Cameron Smith wins first major as Rory McIlroy falls short
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 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.
Cam Smith breaks Tiger Woods' record to claim 150th Open at St Andrews
Australian Cam Smith won the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews after a stunning final round saw him overhaul overnight leader Rory McIlroy in the final few holes for his first major title.
Australian Smith wins 150th British Open
ST ANDREWS, Scotland : Australian Cameron Smith won the 150th British Open after shooting a brilliant final-round 64 at St Andrews on Sunday.
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.