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Henrik Stenson wins British Open

Updated 4:26 PM EDT, Sun July 17, 2016
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Henrik Stenson gets his hands on the Claret Jug after a stunning performance at Royal Troon to beat Phil Mickelson by three shots.
Henrik Stenson gets his hands on the Claret Jug after a stunning performance at Royal Troon to beat Phil Mickelson by three shots.
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Stenson triumphed after holing a birdie putt on the final hole to set a new British Open scoring record of 20-under-par, beating the previous record set by Tiger Woods in 2000.
Stenson triumphed after holing a birdie putt on the final hole to set a new British Open scoring record of 20-under-par, beating the previous record set by Tiger Woods in 2000.
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Stenson and Mickelson embrace after their incredible final round showing with the Swede equaling the major championship record round with an eight-under 63. Mickelson shot a 65.
Stenson and Mickelson embrace after their incredible final round showing with the Swede equaling the major championship record round with an eight-under 63. Mickelson shot a 65.
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Sweden's Stenson reacts after making his birdie putt on the 14th green during his triumphant final round at the British Open.
Sweden's Stenson reacts after making his birdie putt on the 14th green during his triumphant final round at the British Open.
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Mickelson and Stenson fought their own lonely duel to battle it out for the 145th British Open.
Mickelson and Stenson fought their own lonely duel to battle it out for the 145th British Open.
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Mickelson had to use all his famed short game to stay in touch with the rampant Stenson at Royal Troon.
Mickelson had to use all his famed short game to stay in touch with the rampant Stenson at Royal Troon.
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Mickelson made a brave attempt to win his sixth major and second British Open title.
Mickelson made a brave attempt to win his sixth major and second British Open title.
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England's Andrew 'Beef' Johnston enhanced his reputation at the 145th British Open with superb play to match his crowd pleasing demeanor.
England's Andrew 'Beef' Johnston enhanced his reputation at the 145th British Open with superb play to match his crowd pleasing demeanor.
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2014 champion Rory McIlroy proved popular with the fans on the last day and had his best round of the week to finish on four-under for the championship.
2014 champion Rory McIlroy proved popular with the fans on the last day and had his best round of the week to finish on four-under for the championship.
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Stenson held a one-shot lead over Mickelson as he went into the final round on the Ayrshire links.
Stenson held a one-shot lead over Mickelson as he went into the final round on the Ayrshire links.
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JB Holmes of the United States finished a distant third behind the two runaway leaders.
JB Holmes of the United States finished a distant third behind the two runaway leaders.
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Stenson kisses his wife Emma on the 18th green after sealing his victory and first major.
Stenson kisses his wife Emma on the 18th green after sealing his victory and first major.
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