Rory McIlroy gets up close and personal with The Claret Jug as he savors his maiden British Open triumph.Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy acknowledges the gallery after holing a crucial birdie putt on the ninth on the way to his British Open triumph.Stuart Franklin
Sergio Garcia made a strong charge on the front nine and holed his second shot at the second hole for an eagleAndrew Redlington/Getty Images
Rickie Fowler was never able to mount a significant challenge to playing partner McIlroy but finished strongly for joint second.Miek Ehrmannn/Getty Images
McIlroy sinks the winning putt on the 18th at Hoylake to seal his two-shot triumph at the British Open.Andrew Redlington/Getty Images
McIlroy is just one major away from completing a career grand slam after winning the British Open.Andrew Redlington/Getty Images