Cameron Smith makes a comeback and wins the British Open on a one-shot margin

Cameron Smith of Australia wins the British Open on a one-shot margin. It's his first major title. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Cameron Smith charged his way into history on the Old Course, a Sunday stunner at St. Andrews that sent the Australian to his first major by overcoming Rory McIlroy to win the British Open.

The stage was set for McIlroy to end his eight-year drought in the majors and cap off a week of celebration at the home of golf in the 150th Open.