END OF A STREAK: Americans had won the last five major championships until Molinari’s victory at the British Open.

ROUND OF THE DAY: Eddie Pepperell, conceding he was a little hung over when he arrived, shot 67 and tied for sixth. That makes him exempt for the Open next year.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Molinari hit lob wedge from 112 yards to 5 feet for a birdie on the 18th hole.

CONSOLATION PRIZE: Woods moved to No. 50 in the world for the first time in more than three years. It qualifies him for the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone, in two weeks, a course on which he has won eight times.

KEY STATISTIC: Molinari played the final 37 holes without a bogey.

NOTEWORTHY: Molinari was the only player from the last four groups to break par.

QUOTEWORTHY: “If someone was expecting a charge, they probably weren’t expecting it from me.” — Molinari, who played with Woods.

NEXT YEAR: Royal Portrush, the first time the British Open is held in Northern Ireland since 1951.