British Open 2014: Winner, Final Leaderboard and Top Moments

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Published: July 21, 2014

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Rory McIlroy won the 2014 British Open with a wire-to-wire victory that surely proves he will be in the conversation as one of the game's top talents for many years to come.

He finished with a remarkable 17-under, which sounds ridiculous until you realize it was only two strokes better than Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler, who tied for second place and bested McIlroy's Sunday scores.

As ESPN Stats & Info noted, the Northern Irishman's victory in Hoylake, England, put him in rare company when it comes to piling up major wins at such a young age:



Here is a link to the full leaderboard followed by a quick look at the top 11 finishers at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club:





 

Top Moments

McIlroy showed off his clutch golfing ability with this sensational approach and eagle putt that made up for an embarrassing bogey at the end of Day 3:



His overall play was excellent, with his drives off the tee gaining considerable attention for their length and accuracy.

An entertaining moment came after the tournament when McIlroy slipped up in his victory speech and let the pro-Liverpool FC crowd know exactly where his football allegiances are, via BBC Sport:



It's doubtful the fans will stay mad at McIlroy for long, as he should be destroying the competition at major tournaments for years to come.

Garcia notched one of the best shots of the tournament with a second-round eagle, via CBS Sports' Eye on Golf:



The magnificent shot was, of course, slotted right between two bogeys.

Of course, Garcia turned observers' heads with his unerring surge up the leaderboard in the final round, notching three birdies and an eagle in his first 10 holes.

This put considerable pressure on McIlroy, who was on the verge of succumbing to the high stakes. However, Garcia b...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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