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.
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.
Brilliant Cameron Smith wins Open as Rory McIlroy’s major drought goes on
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.
McIlroy misses out on British Open crown as Aussie Smith storms to victory
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.
Breaking More major heartache for McIlroy as Smith wins the 150th Open at St Andrews
Rory McIlroy tasted more major heartache as a cold putter saw him miss out on the 150th Open at St Andrews, with Australian Cameron Smith shooting a brilliant final round 64.
The Open: Rory McIlroy on course to win as championship heads for tense climax
Rory McIlroy was firmly on course to lift the Claret Jug for the second time as the 150th Open Championship headed for a tense climax.
It’s always nice to finish that way – Sam Burns ends final round with a flourish
American Sam Burns produced the finish of the week with four birdies over his final four holes to shoot 64 and give hope to the pack chasing 150th Open Championship leaders Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland.