Italy’s Francesco Molinari wins the claret jug ending America’s win streak
Jul 22, 2018, 11:59 AM
Francesco Molinari of Italy kisses the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday July 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francesco Molinari has won the British Open after emerging from a crowded pack in a wild final round at Carnoustie.
Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 to finish 8-under 276. It’s his first major title.
The win caps a stunning stretch for the 15th-ranked Italian, who has won on the PGA and European Tours in the previous two months.
Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner finished in a tie for second place, two shots behind Francesco Molinari.
Tiger Woods, who briefly took the lead on Sunday, shot a 71 and was 5-under overall.
Molinari became the first Italian to win a major championship. Americans have won the previous five.
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