HOYLAKE, England (AP) — A brief look at the final round Sunday in the British Open:
THE VICTOR: Brian Harman closed with a 1-under 70 for a six-shot victory.
THE SPOILS: Harman won $3 million, moved to No. 10 in the world ranking and is No. 3 in the Ryder Cup standings.
Matthew Jordan’s first shot at the British Open was a special one. It was the first of the tournament at his home course. His last on Sunday might have meant even more.
Jon Rahm was so eager to begin chasing down Brian Harman at the British Open that he was putting his tee in the ground on No. 1 when the starter said: “On the tee, Viktor Hovland.”
Rory McIlroy again was roaming near the top of the leaderboard of a major but saw his winless streak increase to 34 after a tie for sixth at the British Open.
Brian Harman is a major champion and it was never in doubt. The 36-year-old American captured the British Open at Royal Liverpool.
THE SILVER: Tom Kim (67), Sepp Straka (69), Jason Day (69) and Jon Rahm (70) tied for second.
SILVER SLAM: Jason Day now has been runner-up in all four majors.
THE STREAK: Rory McIlroy now has gone nine years and 34 majors without winning a major.
KEY STATISTIC: Harman hit into only three pot bunkers for the week at Royal Liverpool.
NOTEWORTHY: Harman led the final 51 holes of the British Open.
QUOTEWORTHY: “I’m over the moon. I’ve worked really hard my whole life and I’m gonna enjoy this one.” — Brian Harman.
NEXT YEAR: The 152nd Open Championship returns to Royal Troon for the 10th time.
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