The Open: Cameron Smith wins thrilling duel at St Andrews
Aussie star surges to victory in 150th Open
Smith beats Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland in a thrilling finish
Cameron Smith has won the 150th Open Championship in a thrilling finish at St Andrews. The Aussie star surged to victory on the back nine, beating Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland in a thrilling duel.
Smith started the day four strokes behind McIlroy and Hovland, but he birdied the 10th and 11th holes to close the gap. He then took the lead with a birdie on the 14th hole, and he held on to win by one stroke.
The victory is Smith's first major championship win. He is the first Australian to win the Open since Greg Norman in 1993.
The Open Championship is one of the four major championships in golf. It is held annually on a links course in the United Kingdom. The 150th Open was played at St Andrews, which is considered to be the "Home of Golf."
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