THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Rory: Got all I wanted this week except claret jug
Rory McIlroy talks about the experience at Royal Portrush, calling it an "awesome week" that came close to all he wanted -- and hoping the R&A can bring The Open back soon. Then, Live From debates Player of the Year.
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After an Open-record back nine Sunday at St. Andrews, Cameron Smith was the one kissing what could’ve – and perhaps should’ve – been Rory McIlroy’s claret jug.
Cameron Smith won one of the most coveted prizes in sport on Sunday at St. Andrews, the claret jug, while collecting $2.5 million.
Cameron Smith quickly dismissed a question about rumors that he’s headed to LIV Golf, but didn’t dismiss the rumors.
This 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews was Rory McIlroy’s to win. He knew it. The crowd knew it. But in the end, he couldn’t satisfy his dream of accomplishing golf’s holy grail.
Viktor Hovland entered Sunday tied for the Open Championship lead before shooting 74 and never factoring.
Rory McIlroy on Day 4 of The Open managed to burn edges and was never in danger of dropping a shot. He just couldn’t pick up any.
Cameron Smith stole the claret jug from Rory McIlroy’s grasp, carding six birdies Sunday at St. Andrews and capping a 64-64 weekend to win the 150th Open Championship by a shot.
Paul Casey revealed after his final round at The Open that his father had bypass surgery this week in London.
How would Tiger Woods approach Sunday’s final round of the 150th as a co-leader? Here’s what he said.