Australia’s Cameron Smith Takes Out British Open Golf

Cameron Smith of Australia celebrates with The Claret Jug during Day Four of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, on July 17, 2022. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Australia’s Cameron Smith claimed victory at the prestigious British Open golf at St Andrews Old Course on Sunday after he powered through the back nine to achieve an event record final round of eight under par.

The 28-year-old Queenslander also topped Tiger Woods’ record score of 19-under at the 2005 Open, going one shot better to achieve 20-under and the best winning score ever at the event, Golf Australia reported.