Ice-cool Stenson wins first major with sensational final round

Stenson produced a staggering display to record 10 birdies and two bogeys.

Ice-cool Stenson wins first major with sensational final round

Sweden's Henrik Stenson created history as he claimed his first major title after coming out on top in a sensational shootout with former champion Phil Mickelson to win the 145th Open Championship.

Stenson carded a closing 63 at Royal Troon to become only the second player ever to finish a major on 20 under par, equalling the record set by Jason Day in last year's US PGA Championship.

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