Cameron Smith defeats Rory McIlroy to win the Claret Jug at the historic 2022 British Open 08:20, 18/07/2022

Cam Smith stormed back with a Sunday 64 to get to 20 under par for four rounds on the Old Course at St. Andrews to win the 2022 Open Championship, picking up the first major title in his pro career.

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The Open Championship 2022, the last major of the 2021-22 season taking place at The Old Course, the world's oldest golf course, ended with the championship belonging to Cameron Smith. The Australian golfer took the throne with a total score of under 20 (67-64-73-64).

Cam Smith kisses the Claret Jug — *Cameron Smith of Australia kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning The Open*

“To win an Open Championship in itself is probably going to be a golfer’s highlight in their career. To do it around St Andrews, I think is just unbelievable,” Smith said.

*Cameron Smith hoist the first major trophy in his career*

This achievement helped Cameron Smith break Tiger Woods' lowest score on The Old Course set by 2000 (-19) strokes, and equal Henrik Stenson's record for lowest score in The Open history set in 2016 on the Royal Troon field.

Cam Smith takes a swing — *Cameron Smith of Australia plays his second shot on the second hole during the final round*

Before the decisive final round, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland shared the top position on the leaderboard with a total of -16 strokes. Meanwhile, Cameron Smith is in 3rd place with a difference of 4 strokes.

Cam Smith smiles at the Claret Jug — *“This one’s for Oz, thanks guys”*

However, Smith showed an impressive performance, scored 64 to get to 20 under par for four rounds on the Old Course at St. Andrews to win the 2022 Open Championship by one shot over Cameron Young and two shots over Rory McIlroy.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler tied for 21 with a total of -9 strokes.

*Rory McIlroy solo at T-3 with a total of under 18 after 4 rounds*

The Open Championship 2022 victory brought Cameron Smith a prize check of $2.5 million. This is the first major title in the Australian golfer's career and the third victory in the 2021-22 season after the Sentry Tournament of Champions and The Players Championship. Cameron Smith is the second golfer after Jack Nicklaus to win The Players Championship and The Open Championship in the same year.