ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Cameron Smith has won the British Open for his first major title.
The Australian shot 8-under 64 to overturn a four-shot deficit in the final round. Rory McIlroy started the final round tied for the lead with Viktor Hovland.
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Smith finished on 20-under 268, the lowest score at a British Open at St. Andrews.
McIlroy needed to eagle No. 18 to force a playoff but his chip went past the hole.
