McIlroy misses out on victory at the Open

Rory McIlroy says his inability to get birdies on the back nine on the final day cost him victory at the Open.

The Down man's wait for a fifth major will go into a ninth year after he finished third on 18-under par at Saint Andrews - with Australian Cameron Smith lifting the Claret Jug for the first time.

Shane Lowry took a share of 21st while qualifier David Carey was 62nd.