Schauffele holds off Rose to win Open at Troon

Xander Schauffele held disconnected nan situation of Justin Rose to triumph nan 152nd Open Championship astatine nan extremity of a captivating week astatine Royal Troon.

It is simply a 2nd awesome title successful 3 months for 30-year-old Schauffele, who becomes nan first subordinate to triumph The Open and US PGA Championship successful nan aforesaid twelvemonth since Rory McIlroy successful 2014.

The American deed a stunning bogey-free six-under 65 to decorativeness connected 9 under, 2 clear of his playing partner Rose who changeable a 67 successful a fascinating duel successful breezy conditions.

Three birdies successful his opening 7 holes had seen Rose concisely lead connected six under, but Schauffele surged 3 clear of his playing partner pinch an electrifying tally of 5 birdies successful 9 holes from nan sixth.

Overnight leader Billy Horschel birded nan last 3 holes to subordinate Rose successful associated second.

More to follow.