Drama. Tension. And, in the end, unbridled joy.
Xander Schauffele emerged from the pack and produced the round of his life to become Champion Golfer of the Year on an enthralling final day at Royal Troon.
The 30-year-old separated himself from the rest of the field with a run of four birdies in six holes on Troon’s treacherous back nine. From there, he was uncatchable.