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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Royal Troon

Xander Schauffele seals Open win as USA sweep all four majors for first time in 42 years

Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug trophy after adding the Open to the PGA Championship he won earlier this year.
Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug trophy after adding the Open to the PGA Championship he won earlier this year. Photograph: Jon Super/AP

Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele. Not since 1982 had American golfers completed a clean sweep of the four majors until Schauffele emulated Watson by prevailing at Royal Troon.

Luke Donald, Europe’s captain, must be delighted this is not a Ryder Cup year. Not that the bigger picture is particularly appealing for Donald; the stars and stripes sit adjacent to the names of nine of the past 12 major champions.

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