With the Old Lady dusting off her shoulders after another memorable tournament at St Andrews, we look at the winners and losers of the 150th anniversary Open Championship.

Louis Oosthuisen: A+

After Thursday’s opening round 65, everyone waited for the South African to drop away, assuming his first round fireworks were more fluke than flair. However, as stubborn as the Old Course itself, the South African refused to be downtrodden by his doubters, instead biting back with three sub-par rounds to leave his challengers in the shade. His Open record thus far might have comprised of three missed cuts, but this former Ernie Els Foundation player proved that when he does make it past halfway, he does so in style. This may have been the year of the World Cup in his homeland, but victory at the home of golf sees that and raises it one Claret Jug.

Lee Westwood: B

Once again the nearly-man of the majors, just when will Lee Westwood close out on that ever-elusive victory? That said, however, the Englishman near-enough stole second spot, after a far-from-sparkling final round, in which he benefited from fellow countryman Paul Casey’s mistakes as opposed to launching a challenge of his own. With a fourth place at Royal Troon in 2004, third at Turnberry in 2009 and second at St Andrews in 2010, you’ve got to think the Nottinghamshire golfer is just one away from sealing the deal in his home major and Royal St George’s next year could be just the place for him to take that final step up.

Paul Casey: B-

The closest man to Oosthuizen going into the final round, Paul Casey knew that if he emulated his jaw-dropping 31 from Friday and Saturday’s front nines he would be in with more than just a chance of catching his playing partner. However, that challenge failed to materialise, going out in 35 and returning in 40 – his worst two nines of the week. His triple-bogey on 12 ended adrenaline junkies’ hopes of an exciting run-in, flattening the atmosphere like a steam-roller. He emerged from the ‘Brit Pack’ as the favourite to end England’s 20-year Open Championship drought but, in the end, could muster only a share of third place.

Rory McIlroy: B+

An opening round of 63 had the bookies worried on day one, as the curly-haired youngster from Northern Ireland had never shot worse than a 69 around the Old Course. However, a second round 80 killed both his excellent Old Course scoring record and his championship chances. Rounds of 69 and 68 helped him recover enough to claim third place, which is proof, perhaps, that he is destined to win around the hallowed home of golf. Until then, though, young McIlroy will no doubt reflect on this as an opportunity wasted.

Tiger Woods: D

They say a bad craftsman always blames his tools and, though it is not a phrase we ever thought would be used in the context of the once-canonised world No.1, it is one that just about sums up his week. Having changed from his trusty Scotty Cameron for the first time in 11 years, the short stick that helped him to 13 of his 14 major victories, his new Nike Method putter saw him take 99 putts in the opening three rounds. His lowly putting stats prompted him to make the switch back to his Scotty for round four but by then it was too late. Cursing, swearing, banging clubs and spitting were, once again, the order of the four days for the world No.1. He might claim he is striving to become ‘a better man’ but we’re left waiting to see how and when a more saintly Woods will rock up at a major.

The Old Course: B

When Rory McIlroy ripped up the Old Course with an Open Championship and course record of 63, audiences the world over drew breath. Was this going to be the lowest-scoring Open ever? With birdies and eagles filling up the scoreboard, you couldn’t help but wonder if the time had come to put the Old Lady out of her misery and into retirement. However, in typical style she bit right back. The wind that howled around the loop on Friday set the tone for the weekend, with scores failing to get anywhere in the region of McIlroy’s 63. The controversial changes to the infamous Road Hole were vindicated, with all the drama of previous years injected back into the 17th. All in all, a successful week that proved the home of golf is not prepared to relinquish its crown jewel.