There was one obvious stand-out performer in The 149th Open, but the Champion Golfer of the Year was certainly not the only player to make a big impact at Royal St George’s.
We look at six players who each shone, in various ways, throughout a thrilling week.
Collin Morikawa
What more can be said about Morikawa’s magnificent display in Sandwich?
In becoming the first man in history to win two majors on debut, the 24-year-old enhanced his burgeoning reputation as one of golf’s biggest talents.
Defying his lack of experience on links courses, the Champion began his week with an impressive 67 that represented one of the best scores by the afternoon starters on Thursday.
He then surged into contention with a second-round 64, the equal-lowest score of the week, before holding his nerve over the weekend to gradually overhaul Louis Oosthuizen and hold off a charging Jordan Spieth.
Morikawa’s famed iron-game prowess was a key factor in his triumph, but he also putted magnificently when the heat was on.
Having only turned professional two years ago, Morikawa already has two of the game’s biggest prizes to his name and it would be no surprise if he triumphed again in a major ahead of defending the Claret Jug in The 150th Open next July.
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