, I have had some good things happen to me and some bad things , but I 've had so much support from an awful lot of people , '' Clarke said at the prize-giving ceremony . South Africa Dustin Johnson wins golf 's British Open for the first time in three attempts . The 42-year-old triumphs by three shots from British Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson . He is the First player from his country to win golf 's oldest tournament since 1947 . The small nation has now produced three major champions in 13 months .
South Africa Dustin Johnson wins golf 's British Open for the first time in three attempts . The 42-year-old triumphs by three shots from British Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson . He is the First player from his country to win golf 's oldest tournament since 1947 . The small nation has now produced three major champions in 13 months .