Golf

The Open: Cameron Smith shoots stunning 64 to beat Rory McIlroy to Claret Jug

Northern Irishman led for much of the round but Australian birdied five holes in a row to surge ahead

Australia's Cameron Smith celebrates with his caddie after holing his final putt to make a birdie on the 18th green. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty
Australia's Cameron Smith celebrates with his caddie after holing his final putt to make a birdie on the 18th green. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty
David Gorman
Sun Jul 17 2022 - 18:42

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David Gorman

David Gorman

David Gorman is a sports journalist with The Irish Times