Morgan thrilled with win - despite Open heartbreak

Scottish Open winner John Morgan was today reflecting on the best golfing day of his life - one which earned him nearly £225,000 (€337,400) and totally revived his career, but ended with him just missing out on the final place in this week’s British Open.

With an inspired display, the 26-year-old shot a closing 65 in Illinois last night to force a play-off in the US Tour’s John Deere Classic, only to lose it at the second extra hole to Mark Hensby.