Australian rises to the occasion to write his own chapter at the 150th playing of The Open
Cameron Smith of Australia celebrates with The Claret Jug at the 150th Open at St Andrews in Scotland, July 17 2022. Picture: HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES
The Australian posted a four-round score of 20-under 268, tying the Major championship record for lowest score relative to par. Cameron Young, his playing partner, eagled the 18th hole to place second, with McIlroy finishing third two shots behind. Smith's strength became McIlroy's weakness on Sunday. The crowd favourite two-putted all 18 holes, leaving several birdie opportunities behind him.
Young, the PGA Tour rookie making his Open debut, drove the 18th green and drained a 17-foot eagle putt to turn up the pressure on Smith. The Australian got up and down for a short birdie, and McIlroy couldn't pull out a magical eagle at No 18.
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