Stenson Wins British Open with Late Birdie Burst
Henrik Stenson rolled in a 50-foot birdie putt to take a two stroke lead over Phil Mickelson and go on to shoot 63. He won the British Open by three shots, delivering a dramatic finish.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2016
Page
20
Henrik Stenson rolled in a 50-foot birdie putt to take a two stroke lead over Phil Mickelson and go on to shoot 63. He won the British Open by three shots, delivering a dramatic finish.
Jordan Spieth spoke from Troon about Dallas tragedies, saying he may help officers’ families financially when he returns. He finished the British Open with a 3-under 68 and plans rest before heading to Baltusrol for the PGA Championship starting July 28.
Steve Stricker, 49, shot 69 to finish fourth at the British Open, earning a Masters invite, a return to next year’s Open at Birkdale, and a PGA Championship spot in Baltusrol. He described renewed motivation after back surgery and said he would try to earn big events rather than rely on invites. J B Holmes joined Stricker in pushing for late-round success as Stenson and Mickelson led the major.
Henrik Stenson claws to victory by three at Royal Birkdale after a 63 final round and a 264 total setting major records. Phil Mickelson shoots 65 to chase but finishes runner up for the 11th time in a major as Stenson becomes the first Swede to win a major.
Lydia Ko outlasted Ariya Jutanugarn and Mirim Lee to win the Marathon Classic in Sylvania after a 10-foot birdie on the fourth extra hole. The 19-year-old New Zealander matched 14-under 270 with Jutanugarn and Lee, boosting her season LPGA tally to four titles.
Henrik Stenson seals the British Open at Royal Troon with a 264 total, 20 under, breaking the 72 hole major scoring record. He edges Phil Mickelson as a late surge and 14 birdies plus an eagle highlight a historic win, his first major at age 40.
Mickelson finishes 17 under at 267 as Henrik Stenson edges ahead with a 50-foot birdie at 15 and a closing birdie. Mickelson calls the performance the best he’s played and wonders how he lost to Stenson, who ties major history with the lowest score.
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