The Open 2015: Johnson turns to scriptures at St Andrews

Devout American takes Claret Jug in play-off after Spieth's dreams of another Grand Slam are dashed

Zach Johnson
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Zach Johnson was crowned Open champion on Monday night after a tense play-off against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman. The 39-year-old Johnson, whose only previous Major was the 2007 Masters, held his nerve during the four-hole shootout to scoop the Claret Jug and a cheque for £1.15m.

Johnson's victory put paid to Jordan Spieth's dreams of a Grand Slam with the 21-year-old American finishing one shot behind his fellow American after the fourth round, which was delayed by a day after bad weather over the weekend meant the tournament was held over five days for only the second time in history.

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