Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy poses with the Claret Jug alongside mother Rosie and father Gerry

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media after winning The Open

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy celebrates with the Claret Jug on the 18th green

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy poses for the cameras with the Claret Jug

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy holds the Claret Jug aloft

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy clings on at The Open to become the first European player to win three of the four major championships

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his mother Rosie after winning The Open

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy throws his ball into the crowd following his two-stroke victory on the 18th green

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy celebrates holing a crucial putt during his final round at The Open

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Jul 20, 2014

Sergio Garcia acknowledges the crowd after making his birdie putt on the fifth hole

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Jul 20, 2014

Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole

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Jul 20, 2014

Tiger Woods reacts to his second shot on the fifth hole

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Jul 19, 2014

Tiger Woods hits from a bunker on the 15th at The Open

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Jul 19, 2014

Rory McIlroy celebrates making eagle during his third round at The Open

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Jul 19, 2014

Phil Mickelson smiles during his third round at The Open

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Jul 19, 2014

Rory McIlroy reacts during his third round at The Open

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Jul 19, 2014

Screens at Royal Liverpool show warnings of potential thunderstorms

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Jul 19, 2014

Spectators make their way into a rain-soaked course at The Open

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Jul 19, 2014

Spectators crowd the first tee as rain pours down at The Open

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