It was another ‘typical British summer day’ with plenty of rain on the fourth day of the 151st Open at The Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake.
Brian Harman bounced back from an early stumble to cruise confidently to his inaugural major title, securing a commanding six-shot triumph at the 151st Open Championship.
The American golfer comfortably finished at 13 under par, enduring the challenge of a rain-soaked Royal Liverpool course.
World number three, Jon Rahm, shared the second spot with Sepp Straka, Tom Kim, and Jason Day, all finishing at seven under par.
Rory McIlroy wrapped up his performance at six under par, while England’s top performers, Matthew Jordan and Tommy Fleetwood, tied at four under par.
The week turned into a fairy tale for Wirral man Matthew Jordan, whose connection with Royal Liverpool started at a remarkably young age of three, eventually becoming a member at seven.
His journey reached a high point when the R&A granted him the honour of hitting the opening tee shot on Thursday. Jordan rounded off the tournament in style, carding a one-under-par final round on Sunday, propelling him into the top 10 and securing qualification for next year’s Open at Royal Troon in Ayrshire.
Sepp Straka of Austria tees off on the 1st hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Brian Harman of the United States poses with the Claret Jug on the 18th Green following victory on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Matthew Jordan of England interacts with the crowd on the 18th green during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Detailed view of the scoreboard following Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 1st hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Spectators watch on from under umbrellas during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Brian Harman of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after victory on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the 9th hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Kerr/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Low Amateur, Christo Lamprecht of South Africa poses with the Silver Medal on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Shubhankar Sharma of India plays his second shot on the 1st hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Spectators look on from under an umbrella during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Kerr/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Amateur, Christo Lamprecht of South Africa plays his second shot on the 18th hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Emiliano Grillo of Argentina putts on the 13th hole during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)General view of event branding as rain falls during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Shubhankar Sharma of India looks on during Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
Main image: Brian Harman of the United States poses with the Claret Jug on the 18th Green following victory on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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