Every Shot | Stenson vs Mickelson | The 145th Open Championship

Henrik Stenson finally broke his major duck at the 41st time of asking after winning The 145th Open at Royal Troon in record-breaking fashion to take his place among the all-time greats.
The 40-year-old, who also became the first Swede to lift the Claret Jug, started the final day one shot ahead of Phil Mickelson and carded an eight-under-par 63, featuring ten birdies, to claim a three-shot victory over the 2013 Champion Golfer of the Year on a 20-under-par 264.
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[@b.chaline4394]

It was a sunny day in Berlin where I was living at the time in 2016 when I started watching it live. Thought to myself "I'll watch the first couple of holes and then meet with friends, enjoy some sun". I spent the entire afternoon watching these two legends have a go at it and I'm so glad I did. Best session of golf I have ever seen.

[@phillipemery572]

You'll never see a pair burn a course to the ground like this again in the final round of a major. Magnificent.

[@tp6439]

This was my favorite Sunday of any major in my life. So fun to watch these two go back and forth. They were both on fire.

[@thomasretallick6228]

Tom Watson said this topped his and Nicklaus un 77. I’ve never seen a twosome play a better final in a major! Brilliant.

[@MikeRockmaker]

This is and was the best golf match in the history of golf ware - Two players went heads up, scoring so low, and a 2 shot swing on the first hole. Long putts win tournaments, and Henricks' career was established as a champion golfer even if he never won a golf event again. It took a life's of energy to win against the best putter and chipper in the world. Amazing. Applauds.

[@alanparker3130]

So glad they've put this up. A match for the ages. No loser here.

[@guy5529]

Except for Mickelson

[@nickyd922]

Legendary. A word often used but this most certainly was.

[@theraleighdrummer9265]

Henrik is one of the coolest dudes on the course. Has an awesome sense of humor as well. Anyone from Norway/Sweden/Finland seem to be very easy going and tend to listen before speaking. Kimi and Henrik are two of my favorite sports personalities.

[@jaygreer7012]

I was there that day and followed this group for the full round, best round of golf I have ever seen, televised included, was amazing!

[@lauriebarns9901]

Fantastic golf by two guys at the top of their game. Great to watch.

[@srenhjgaardmikkelsen6508]

What a beautiful experience and what a finish from Henrik 😄

[@rwldebruijn1979]

Love watching Phil. Helps with my left-handed troubleshooter.

[@bodacious117]

Probably the 3rd best major anyone has ever played and he still lost by 3. Absolutely insane

[@dcmitchell8008]

Yeah. Phil goes out and shoots bogey free 65 and loses the day by 2 and the tournament by 3. Amazing stuff.

[@nickpritchard7130]

A very entrertaining final round by two exceptional players, playing at their very best. Huge thanks for this one !!

[@clintlucas655]

THIS is Greatness. 2 greats peaking on the same Sunday ... That 15th hole putt = Epic.

[@Silk1970]

I always think of Phil as having won 6 and a half majors. His play in this tournament was just exceptional. As for Henrik Stenson, not only did he win a major, the highlight of a golfer's career, he beat an All Time Great who was having a career week!

[@Mitjitsu]

Even more incredible when you consider the fact that the second round took place during atrocious conditions.

[@forrestunderwood3174]

Even more incredible when you consider how greedy he is. Aw, shucks.

[@oldcreekroadpictures]

Never forget this epic battle

[@GusLascola]

Thank you for uploading this! Was so happy when I saw it in my feed

[@troyyoung525]

An absolutely outrageous round of golf from Stenson, -9 in the last 17 holes.

[@stephentaylor6617]

The Duel In The Sun between Watson and Nicklaus in 1977 needs to be uploaded in the near future.

[@ryanbuhagiar5698]

I enjoy reLIVing this final round

[@DunMiCKeYZhao]

The last puttttt!!! GOLD!

[@Tom_de_Oliveira]

I remember being gripped to this all afternoon, such a shame sky took coverage of the open so purple not interested in golf won't be able to just stumble across a round like this in future

[@dougs1115]

I remember watching this the day of. One of the most dramatic rounds of golf I've ever seen on a course I had played a few times. Some of the holes were unrecognizable from the back tees, and there was no run in the fairways, but it's a tremendous test of golf. Looking forward to The Open returning to Royal Troon this week.

[@JustDaTruthMF]

2:51 that cackle 🤣

[@nates5703]

Henrik's putting was simply too good for Mick to have a chance, even though he played incredibly well himself.

[@brogers_]

Absolute stunning golf! shot after shot was not only consistent but brilliant none the less!

[@AlejandroETQ]

Shit, when a bogey free 66 ain’t enough 💀

[@TJ-mm4qg]

European broadcasters wayyyy better than US

[@stuartstuart321]

Dottie never mentioned

[@benjamingibbs8788]

It’s like they’re commentating on a delicious roast with a starving belly. Sensual, and like the golf shot satisfies their most deepest craving.

[@user-rb4ou3yw4y]

Legend match

[@111msw]

Great battle 👍

[@aarontang2775]

Henrik is one of my favourite golf personalities ever. The Iceman!

[@OvieKovy]

Stenson was on another level whewww

[@robertwarren4734]

Perhaps the most amazing fact was that Stenson and Mickelson were 14 and 11 shots clear, respectively, of solo third.

[@skellvarnsen23]

legends. troon too. superb.

[@jakevaughan1491]

amazing content

[@mattshaheen5333]

Poor Phil. Another major that slipped through his fingers. I always wonder what his career numbers would look like if Tiger wasn't in his way.

[@FW7HD]

13:19 look at that backspin

[@shsksh3390]

LIV golfers match

[@scott3874]

13:24 Bobby backspin :)

[@stuartstuart321]

The old phil

[@Unknown-ny4ei]

The duel at Troon!

[@atiboyful]

One and done!

[@owntor1]

Phil is using a binder clip to tighten his cap.

[@atiboyful]

Stenson is a streak golfer! NOBODY was going to deny him this golf tournament, even Phil Michelson, who is a consistent golfer...What has Stenson done after this win...? Nothing much!

[@LB1973]

just top 10s in every other major, a race to Dubai and a PGA tour win Oh and unbeaten at the 2018 Ryder Cup. Nothing much

[@americansantacruz6080]

Lightning in a bottle. Stenson was always good but was NEVER THIS GOOD BEFORE OR AFTER.

[@fradaja]

You just hope plenty of juniors saw this and bought a golf club

[@user-xu6py2nt2k]

I wish that was how golf came to me. I originally hated golf when my dad forced me at 5, now it's one of the things i am most grateful for towards him

[@ignaciosalinas2933]

Caddy’s can smoke during events?

[@wolfiemcwolf6617]

And players.

[@jrbmdemon]

Yes. You're even allowed to snort a line or two.

[@emptyhearted9981]

​@@jrbmdemonI assume that has something to do with reading puts and not the devil's dandruff. I've never heard of an athlete not setting a good example for the youth. Aside from the occasional curse but smoking or drugs not even fathomable

[@stevenjones4054]

Both are winners no loser here

[@gofastly9989]

Oh there was a loser, the one who did not lift the Claret Jug

[@Tijiel]

Amazing match. If phils putter has been calibrated with 1cm more in favor I count 5-6 lipouts. Could have easy been in the 50s this round! Sick consisency from stenson tho

[@paxtonscherger4521]

Anyone know what putter model Phil is using?

[@brendannell2193]

Bruh why are the camera angles awful??

[@tomcruise1544]

Fun Fact :

[@jessehodgesgolf]

Fun fact: you have this many friends ----> 0

[@gungagalunga9040]

So if Mickelson was born on the same day as Old Tom Morris that makes him ....about 203 years old? He's looking well in fairness. The LIV blood money helps

[@j.s3300]

Ugh

[@fungipolo]

Who cares about Phil Dickelson...😂

[@kanepillers8981]

Now Phil's got that Saudi money, he can finally afford a cap that fits.

[@forrestunderwood3174]

For having no trees, British TV golf coverage is the worst. But wait, they'll show a child eating ice cream and then pat each other on the back for a job well done.

[@forrestunderwood3174]

Don't get me wrong, I love those courses, and this style of golf is so much better than flying it high over water to planned out targets.

[@louisstewart7961]

@@forrestunderwood3174 Tree's don't grow on the coastline by the beach pal

[@forrestunderwood3174]

@@louisstewart7961 Hey Pal, you missed my point by a mile. I mean, there aren't trees in the way of the cameras, but the coverage still stinks, genius.

[@kyucklebeans]

Stroke play matches > match play matches.