The British Open Golf tournament ended today with one of the greatest final rounds in golf history. The pairing of the two leaders featured a 46 year old left handed veteran from America and a 40 year old right handed veteran from Sweden who had never won a major tournament anywhere. The weather was better today than in earlier rounds and spectators ran to 30K+.
The lead changed several times during the 18 hole round and many a deciding shot came up short or just lipped out. Birdies, pars, and bogeys were mixed for each player. At the end, the Swede had his first victory. Henrik Stenson could now hold his head high for having completed a 63 on a final round in a major tournament, something done only by 4 others. Phil Mickelson would have to be content with shooting one of the two best rounds he has ever completed in 320 major rounds at 65. He finished the the tournament just 3 off the winners total.
Pundits enjoyed the competition as expected challengers faded. Who would believe that one of Sweden's own would separate himself from the pack and take home the Claret Jug? Mr. Stenson will wake up tomorrow and stare at the cup in stunned disbelief-"I won that thing?",
he'll ask. This was a first for a Swedish golfer.
Congratulations, Mr. Stenson. Well done.
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