The fourth and final major of the golf season has ended after three intense days at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, the venue that hosted The Open 2022, which was the 150th edition of the prestigious golf tournament.
There were many names in the running for the trophy, but at the end of the day it was Australian Cameron Smith who took the title with a score of -20, followed by American Cameron Young who finished with -19. Behind both of them was Rory McIlroy, one of the main favorites and who finished with a score of -18, which shows that the competition was close in the last holes.
Here at JefeBet, we bring you a review of some important moments during the competition in case you missed it, so just sit back and enjoy the skillful performance of these golfers.
Best Moments at The Open 2022
Golfers Showed Their Skills During the Tournament
Winning The Open requires a high level of skill and precision with your shots due to the large number of top-level golfers competing in the tournament.
During the competition, we witnessed some great shots, with these being some of the bests throughout the tournament.
The Moment Cameron Smith Receives the Open Trophy
After his excellent performance in the competition, Cameron Smith was recognized as the winner of The Open with the trophy and gold medal, winning the first major of his career.
The Winner of The Open Was Not the Only One Who Got Recognition
Cameron Smith may have grabbed the headlines for his victory at The Open, but Filippo Celli was also recognized with the silver medal for being the highest-ranked amateur golfer by finishing tied for #47.
Cameron Young Never Gave Up
Cameron Young was always on Smith’s heels from the second round on, thanks in part to phenomenal shots like this one that kept him in contention until the final holes.
The Favorite Showed What He’s Made of
For many, Rory McIlroy was the favorite to win the trophy, and although he finished in third place, he showed us his quality and why there were so many expectations about him.
Not only that, but McIlroy managed to sink the ball in the hole with a shot from the bunker, something to be admired by any golfer.