TROON, Scotland — American Xander Schauffele emerged from a tightly-bunched leaderboard to win the 152nd British Open with a supreme blemish-free final-round 65 at Royal Troon on Sunday.
Beginning the day among a group of players one stroke behind leader Billy Horschel, unflappable world number three Mr. Schauffele was in total control as he produced an immaculate display to finish on nine-under 275.
When Mr. Schauffele tapped in for par on the 18th green the Claret Jug was his, even if South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, who had earlier led the tournament, was still to finish his round. — Reuters
