- Englishman makes birdie on 18th for ‘magic moment’
- Xander Schauffele ‘very honoured’ after winning title
Justin Rose admitted he held back tears after Xander Schauffele beat the Englishman to the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Schauffele’s Sunday 65 meant he saw off Rose and Billy Horschel by two shots to lift the Claret Jug.
A Rose victory would have been the most popular of all. The 2013 US Open champion progressed through final qualifying in Somerset just to make the Troon field. The 43‑year‑old praised Schauffele for his outstanding display but admitted the extent to which falling short resonated.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/21/i-had-to-choke-back-the-tears-justin-rose-after-missing-out-on-open-glory
Author : Ewan Murray at Royal Troon
Publish date : 2024-07-21 18:59:34
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