Cameron Smith wins theBritish Open

Cameron Smith produced a major championship final round for the ages to claim the 150th Open

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Crowd offered an impromptu roar in vain hope of a sporting fairytale.

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Crowd offered an impromptu roar in vain hope of a sporting fairytale.

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Rory McIlroy's wait for a fifth major success will continue into 2023.

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The Irishman's back nine of 30 is the worst in Open history.

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Brian Harman and Dustin Johnson tied for second with Adam Scott and Justin Rose one shot further back on 13 under par.

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Filippo Celli, the 21-year-old Italian, secured low amateur honours at Royal Troon. Sergio García finished three shots shy of that tally

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Rafael García feels he has been victimised in Europe after signing up for the LIV Series.

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The Spaniard says he will be excluded from future Ryder Cups. Fevered speculation continues to link Henrik Stenson, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, with that controversial domain.

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