British Open 2014: Winner, Results, Prize Money Payout and Updated Rankings

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Published: July 21, 2014

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After spending four days navigating the wet and windy conditions at the famous Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, 25-year-old Rory McIlroy emerged victorious to claim the Claret Jug as the 2014 British Open champion.

McIlroy began the tournament on fire, posting back-to-back rounds of 66 to earn a healthy lead going into the weekend. Despite being tested on Saturday, he fired a 68, giving him a six-stroke cushion entering Sunday's final round.

In spite of a resilient Sergio Garcia and a steady Rickie Fowler, McIlroy shot a one-under 71 on the tournament's final day to earn a two-stroke victory.

Here's a look at the final standings:



With his victory, McIlroy earned quite a lucrative payday. Here's a look at the payouts for the tournament's top finishers, courtesy of the British Open's official website:



Putting that into American dollars, McIlroy came away with just about $1.6 million; however, he wasn't the only member of his family to win big.

Due to a bet placed roughly 10 years ago, McIlroy's father won a nice chunk of change. The Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman tweeted the details:



While the money is nice, McIlroy's name was also being mentioned in the same sentences as many of golf's legends upon the completion of the tournament.

With McIlroy winning the third leg of his career Grand Slam, his name is now among golf's elite, via ESPN Stats & Info:



His wire-to-wire victory only put him in more impressive company:



After he accepted the Claret Jug, McIlroy was ecstatic—rightfully so. He spoke about the feeling of lifting the coveted trophy, via BBC Sport:



His win was impressive and incredibly well-deserved.

Although, the Claret Jug, a big paycheck and the accolades acknowledged by his peers weren't McIlroy's only rewards for hi...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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