'Pretty cool': Cameron Smith wins The Open after reeling in Rory McIlroy
21Cameron Smith charged into history on the Old Course at St Andrews, winning his first major by overcoming Rory McIlroy to win the Open Championship.
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The stage was set for McIlroy to end his eight-year drought in the majors and cap off a week of celebration at the home of golf in the 150th Open. Instead, Smith stole the show by running off five straight birdies to start the back nine. His eight-under-par 64 was the lowest final round by a champion in the 30 Open editions at St Andrews.
Cameron Smith wins the Open after reeling in Rory McIlroy with stunning 64 ► https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/17/golf-cameron-smith-wins-open-championship-glory-rory-mcilroy
Cameron Smith finds redemption and acclamation to win his first major ► https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jul/17/cameron-smith-finds-redemption-and-acclamation-to-win-his-first-major
Inches make all the difference for Rory McIlroy as Open slips away ► https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/jul/17/inches-make-all-the-difference-for-rory-mcilroy-as-open-slips-away
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