Australian star Cameron Smith has been crowned Open champion, as the 28-year-old carded a scintillating eight-under-par 64 on Sunday to see off overnight leader Rory McIlroy. Heading into the final round it seemed as if McIlroy was destined to end his eight-year wait for a fifth major title, however Smith had other ideas.
The Aussie star put together a remarkable back nine - which included five straight birdies - to overcome the Northern Irishman’s four-shot advantage overnight. McIlroy headed into the opening round with all the expectation, but the Northern Irishman was aware more than anyone that there was still a huge job to do.
He had the one of golf’s hottest prospects in joint round three leader Viktor Hovland level alongside him, and the fearless Smith chomping at the bit four shots behind.
