Collin Morikawa is taking home the Claret Jug from Sandwich, England, after winning The Open Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who was making his Open debut, held off fellow American Jordan Spieth by 2 strokes, finishing 4-under for the day and 15-under for the tournament. He played his final 31 holes without a bogey.
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