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Zach Johnson wins British Open in three-way playoff

Johnson of the U.S. celebrates as he kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. celebrates as he kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S. celebrates as he kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. celebrates as he kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S. hugs his wife Kim Barclay after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. hugs his wife Kim Barclay after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015 REUTERS/Paul Childs (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S. hugs his caddie after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. hugs his caddie after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015 REUTERS/Paul Childs (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S. reacts after a missed eagle putt on the fifth green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. reacts after a missed eagle putt on the fifth green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (REUTERS)
Spieth of the U.S. walks off the fifth green after making his birdie putt during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Jordan Spieth of the U.S. walks off the fifth green after making his birdie putt during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (REUTERS)
Rose of England wipes his face as he walks to the fourth tee during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Justin Rose of England wipes his face as he walks to the fourth tee during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)
Wall of England reacts after his birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Anthony Wall of England reacts after his birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble (REUTERS)
Mickelson of the U.S. walks over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Phil Mickelson of the U.S. walks over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble (REUTERS)
Fowler of the U.S. lines up his putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Rickie Fowler of the U.S. lines up his putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S. lines up a putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Zach Johnson of the U.S. lines up a putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble (REUTERS)
Johnson of the U.S.watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Dustin Johnson of the U.S.watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Lee Smith (REUTERS)
Mickelson of the U.S. speaks to his caddie on the 16th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
Phil Mickelson of the U.S. speaks to his caddie on the 16th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Childs (REUTERS)

Zach Johnson outlasted Marc Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen to win the Open Championship.