PAIGE SPIRANAC took to Twitter after Cameron Smith won The Open to congratulate him… and herself.
Spiranac was especially pleased with Smith’s “historic win” as she picked him as outright winner on Thursday.
Paige Spiranac congratulated Cameron Smith, whom she predicted to win The Open
And the Aussie star proved the former pro golfer right as a string of five birdies on the back nine saw him overcome Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.
Spiranac tweeted: “Congrats to Cam Smith for a historic win. And congrats to myself for picking him to win.”
The American golfer added: “This Open has been incredible. One for the ages.
“This is why we watch and love the game. The passion these guys have to win is what it’s all about. Not money.”
British superstar McIlroy saw his Major drought stretch into a ninth year at St Andrews.
Smith, who became the first Australian to win The Open in 28 years, broke down in tears when speaking about his historic win.
The 28-year-old said: “I am going to fall apart I know.
“I want to thank my team for all the hard work we have done the last couple of years.
“This one definitely makes it worth it. Thanks to the R&A, fantastic week, St Andrews links, the volunteers and superintendent and everyone involved.
“It was awesome out there. The course was how an Open championship should be played. It was just unreal. Thank you guys so much.
“To the fans, I had a lot of support out there. Especially the Aussie guys, you kept me going out there. It seemed like there was a lot of you. This one is for Aus! Thanks guys.
Cameron Smith won The Open after overcoming Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young
“It’s unreal. This place is so cool and to have the 150th Open here and to walk away with the win is something I have dreamed of. I didn’t know I was going to get this far. It’s awesome.
“I’m lost for words. It’s unreal to look at the names on this trophy and to add mine is unreal.
“I’m definitely going to find out how many beers fit in this thing [Claret Jug].”
