2016 Open Champion Henrik Stenson parades the Claret Jug after historic win at Royal Troon on Sunday (July 17).

Sweden finally have a major winner.

The 40 year-old paraded the famous Claret Jug to the packed grandstands at Royal Troon in the evening light on Sunday - after his astonishing victory.

Stenson collected 10 birdies en route to an 8-under 63 to match Johnny Miller for the lowest closing round by a major champion.

The Swede finished at 20-under 264, the lowest 72-hole score ever in a major. He tied Jason Day's record for lowest under par set last year at the PGA Championship.

Mickelson was three back as he finished a runner-up for the 11th time in a Major.

Stenson became only the fourth player to win the British Open with all four rounds in the 60s, joining Tiger Woods, Nick Price and Greg Norman.

It was Stenson's first major win on this 42nd attempt, becoming only the eighth player to capture his first major after turning 40.

He gave Sweden a long-awaited major in men's golf, 19 years after Jesper Parnevik lost a 54-hole lead at Royal Troon.