The Golf Blog: Henrik Stenson shoots 63 to win British Open, outdueling Phil Mickelson
Henrik Stenson capture first major title in historic fashion at 2016 #BritishOpen @TheOpen https://t.co/O18AQ0caGF pic.twitter.com/LDsR4OrgCr
— Golfweek Magazine (@GolfweekMag) July 17, 2016
He's holed it. Two shot lead for Stenson with three to play. #TheOpenhttps://t.co/xCrK3OtiXK
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
The Golf Blog says: After three-putt bogeying the first hole, 40-year-old Henrik Stenson went lights out, making 10 birdies en route to a 63. Stenson, who is known for his shotmaking, was so solid with his irons. But it was his putting, his usual weakness, that was simply amazing today. Stenson’s 51-foot birdie bomb on the 15th hole opened up a 2-shot lead and elevated Stenson to his first major. Stenson birdied the last hole to shoot 63 and seal the record for lowest number of strokes at a major.
Phil Mickelson played beautifully as well, shooting a 65. In fact, his score set the record for lowest score to finish second place at a major, and it was Phil’s lowest final round at a major in his career. Phil needed to shoot 62 just to force a playoff. Phil just ran into another golfer who was in the zone and would not be denied. Congrats, Henrik!
TweetHE WALKED IT IN pic.twitter.com/0KITpK7Bml
— Adam Sarson (@Adam_Sarson) July 17, 2016
