Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the Open Championship on Sunday, July 22. He won by two strokes for his first career major.
Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the Open Championship on Sunday, July 22. He won by two strokes for his first career major.
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Molinari kisses the Claret Jug after the final round. He is the first Italian to win a major.
Molinari kisses the Claret Jug after the final round. He is the first Italian to win a major.
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A look at the final Open leaderboard and its traditional note of congratulations.
A look at the final Open leaderboard and its traditional note of congratulations.
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Jordan Spieth plays out of the rough on the sixth hole Sunday. He was tied for the lead after Saturday but struggled on Sunday and finished four back.
Jordan Spieth plays out of the rough on the sixth hole Sunday. He was tied for the lead after Saturday but struggled on Sunday and finished four back.
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Tiger Woods plays a shot from the ninth tee on Sunday. He had the lead at one point but finished three strokes back.
Tiger Woods plays a shot from the ninth tee on Sunday. He had the lead at one point but finished three strokes back.
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Rory McIlroy reacts after sinking a long eagle putt on the 14th hole Sunday. He was among a group of golfers who finished tied for second.
Rory McIlroy reacts after sinking a long eagle putt on the 14th hole Sunday. He was among a group of golfers who finished tied for second.
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Rickie Fowler plays a tee shot on the third hole Sunday.
Rickie Fowler plays a tee shot on the third hole Sunday.
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A greenskeeper trims the edges of a hole during the final round of the Open.
A greenskeeper trims the edges of a hole during the final round of the Open.
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Tyrrell Hatton plays a shot from the rough on Sunday.
Tyrrell Hatton plays a shot from the rough on Sunday.
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Tommy Fleetwood greets fans as he walks to the second hole on Sunday.
Tommy Fleetwood greets fans as he walks to the second hole on Sunday.
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Zach Johnson throws a ball to his caddie during the third round on Saturday.
Zach Johnson throws a ball to his caddie during the third round on Saturday.
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Zander Lombard throws a ball to the crowd after an eagle on the 18th hole Saturday.
Zander Lombard throws a ball to the crowd after an eagle on the 18th hole Saturday.
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Spieth tees off the third hole Saturday.
Spieth tees off the third hole Saturday.
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Xander Schauffele chips from a bunker during the third round.
Xander Schauffele chips from a bunker during the third round.
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Cameramen film Spieth's second shot on the 14th hole Saturday.
Cameramen film Spieth's second shot on the 14th hole Saturday.
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Kevin Kisner on the first tee Saturday. He and Johnson shared the lead going into the weekend.
Kevin Kisner on the first tee Saturday. He and Johnson shared the lead going into the weekend.
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Fans are reflected in sunglasses on Saturday.
Fans are reflected in sunglasses on Saturday.
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Woods celebrates on the 18th hole Saturday.
Woods celebrates on the 18th hole Saturday.
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McIlroy reacts to a missed eagle putt on Saturday.
McIlroy reacts to a missed eagle putt on Saturday.
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Woods tees off on the fifth hole Saturday.
Woods tees off on the fifth hole Saturday.
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Fans don USA-themed trousers on the third day of the Open.
Fans don USA-themed trousers on the third day of the Open.
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Johnson celebrates a birdie on the 18th hole Friday.
Johnson celebrates a birdie on the 18th hole Friday.
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McIlroy plays a tee shot Friday.
McIlroy plays a tee shot Friday.
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Woods plays a shot on the second hole on Friday. He shot an even-par 71 for the second straight round.
Woods plays a shot on the second hole on Friday. He shot an even-par 71 for the second straight round.
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Tommy Fleetwood pumps his fist after a birdie on No. 18 on Friday. He finished with a 65.
Tommy Fleetwood pumps his fist after a birdie on No. 18 on Friday. He finished with a 65.
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Kisner reads a green on Friday.
Kisner reads a green on Friday.
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Woods tees off from No. 10 during the first round on Thursday. It was his first time back at the Open since 2015.
Woods tees off from No. 10 during the first round on Thursday. It was his first time back at the Open since 2015.
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Kisner hits a bunker shot Thursday. He was the first-round leader after a 5-under 66. Three people were behind him at 4-under.
Kisner hits a bunker shot Thursday. He was the first-round leader after a 5-under 66. Three people were behind him at 4-under.
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A view of McIlroy's soles. He was three strokes back after round one.
A view of McIlroy's soles. He was three strokes back after round one.
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A course marshal uses a rangefinder during first-round play.
A course marshal uses a rangefinder during first-round play.
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Dustin Johnson plays his tee shot on the ninth hole Thursday. The dark clouds symbolized his tough first round (5-over). He ended up missing the cut.
Dustin Johnson plays his tee shot on the ninth hole Thursday. The dark clouds symbolized his tough first round (5-over). He ended up missing the cut.
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Paul Casey watches a tee shot on Thursday.
Paul Casey watches a tee shot on Thursday.
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Woods lines up a putt on the first green Thursday.
Woods lines up a putt on the first green Thursday.
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Haraldur Magnus hits a tee shot on No. 18.
Haraldur Magnus hits a tee shot on No. 18.
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Brooks Koepka, who won the US Open in June, reacts after a wayward shot on Thursday.
Brooks Koepka, who won the US Open in June, reacts after a wayward shot on Thursday.
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The best photos of the 2018 British Open

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By Rob Hodgetts
7 minute read
Published 5:36 AM EDT, Tue August 7, 2018
Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the Open Championship on Sunday, July 22. He won by two strokes for his first career major.
Francesco Molinari celebrates after sinking a putt on the last hole of the Open Championship on Sunday, July 22. He won by two strokes for his first career major.
Harry How/Getty Images
Molinari kisses the Claret Jug after the final round. He is the first Italian to win a major.
Molinari kisses the Claret Jug after the final round. He is the first Italian to win a major.
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
A look at the final Open leaderboard and its traditional note of congratulations.
A look at the final Open leaderboard and its traditional note of congratulations.
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Jordan Spieth plays out of the rough on the sixth hole Sunday. He was tied for the lead after Saturday but struggled on Sunday and finished four back.
Jordan Spieth plays out of the rough on the sixth hole Sunday. He was tied for the lead after Saturday but struggled on Sunday and finished four back.
Jon Super/AP
Tiger Woods plays a shot from the ninth tee on Sunday. He had the lead at one point but finished three strokes back.
Tiger Woods plays a shot from the ninth tee on Sunday. He had the lead at one point but finished three strokes back.
Francois Nel/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy reacts after sinking a long eagle putt on the 14th hole Sunday. He was among a group of golfers who finished tied for second.
Rory McIlroy reacts after sinking a long eagle putt on the 14th hole Sunday. He was among a group of golfers who finished tied for second.
David Cannon/Getty Images