
Brian Harman overcame the pressure of a 54 holes lead to win the Claret Jug.
It was an Open Championship to forget for the Irish.
Rory McIlroy's wait to win another Major will now go into a tenth year.
Despite shooting lower each round, he finished in a tie for sixth on six-under-par.
McIlroy says he's switching his focus to the Ryder Cup.
Despite more disappointment at a major, McIlroy says he's feeling positive:
Padraig Harrington ended the week on eight-over-par after a final round of 74.
Offaly's Shane Lowry missed the cut after he played the back nine of his second round in five over par.
Lowry joined Seamus Power, Darren Clarke and Amateur Alex Maguire in missing the weekend.
American Brian Harman won his first ever major after finishing six shots clear of the field on 13-under-par at Hoylake.
Etched into history forever.
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2023
Brian Harman collects the most iconic trophy in golf. pic.twitter.com/faxkJ1U25G
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