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.
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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