Cameron Smith takes lead ahead of Rory McIlroy at British Open

Associated Press

July 17, 2022 - 1:38pm

Cameron Smith, of Australia, after playing a birdie on the 13th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Sunday July 17, 2022. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Smith is heading down the 18th hole with a one-shot lead in the British Open.

The Australian rolled in a par putt from 10 feet at No. 17 to stay on 19 under.

Rory McIlroy is in the fairway at the 17th hole and is alone in second place. Cameron Young is a shot further back playing No. 18.

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