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Speith reigns supreme; beats Kuchar to win The Open

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Posted by Admin 24 Jul 2017

Southport, England: American pro golfing star Jordan Spieth shot to prominence as he produced a superlative performance only to defeat Matt Kuchar and grab the 146th British Open title. 

 

The Texan clinched his first Claret Jug by three shots from countryman Matt Kuchar to secure the third leg of the career Grand Slam of all four of golf's big events.

 

Jordan Speith after winning The Open

                                                             

                                                               Jordan Speith displaying his emotions at The Open


Also, China’s Li Hao-tong equalled the lowest final round in Major history and earned a spot at The Masters next year after finishing third at The Open on Sunday.

 

Actual scorecard of Jordan Speith

                                                                                  

                                                                         Jordan Speith's scorecard

 


The Open debutant fired a brilliant seven-under-par 63 thanks to a flawless card highlighted by four closing birdies. He totalled six-under-par 274 to finish six shots behind eventual winner Jordan Spieth of the United States at Royal Birkdale.

 

Li’s effort matched only three other players’ final round score - Jodie Mudd (1991), Payne Stewart (1993) and Henrik Stenson (2016). “Not really, actually,” Li replied when asked if he expected to shoot a 63. “For some reason after hole No. 8, I just started holing everything. Now I’m feeling awesome, it is unbelievable actually. It means a lot to me.”


“It's kind of a dream come true, you know. I definitely got a lot support from China, from my friends, from fans, you know, just keep behaving myself and play some decent golf. I think it was just more a mental thing. When I had bad shot, I just always tell myself, hang on in there and try to hole the putt. Glad to see I holed everything,” he smiled.


This is the best ever finish by a golfer from China in a Major tournament. Liang Wen-chong previously finished tied eighth at the 2010 US PGA Championship.

 

However, Lu Liang-huan of Chinese Taipei or better known as Mr. Lu remains as the best Asian finisher at The Open with his runner-up result also at Royal Birkadale in 1971. 
 

Day 1: Tough start for Lahiri, Kapur at the Open

Day 2: Lahiri, Kapur struggle to make a mark at The Open

Day 3: Jordan Speith looks to capture First Open Title

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