FINAL ROUND AT A GLANCE
Champion golfer of the year
Francesco Molinari closed with a 2-under 69 for a twoshot victory.
Silver medals
Xander Schauffele (74), Kevin Kisner (74), Rory McIlroy (70) and Justin Rose (69) tied for second.
Tiger tales
Tiger Woods had the lead on Sunday in a major for the first time since 2009, and he held it for four holes until making a double bogey on No. 11. He closed with a 71 and tied for sixth.
History
Molinari becomes the first Italian to win a major.
Round of the day
Eddie Pepperell, conceding he was a little hung over when he arrived, shot 67 and tied for sixth. That makes him exempt for next year’s Open.
Shot of the day
Molinari hit lob wedge from 112 yards to 5 feet for a
birdie on the 18th hole.
Hole of the day
No. 12, par 4, 503 yards Woods made bogey after a double bogey on 11 dropped him from the lead. Playing partner Molinari made the first of two sparkling par saves from off the green.
Key statistic
Molinari played the final 37 holes without a bogey.
Noteworthy
Molinari was the only player from the last four groups to break par.
Quoteworthy
“If someone was expecting a charge, they probably weren’t expecting it from me.” — Molinari, who played with Woods.