About The British Open

The first British Open Championship game took place in 1860. It was held at Prestwick Golf Club. The first tournament victory was gained by Willie Park Senior. He scored 174 points and won the victory over the skilled and experienced Old Tom Morris. The first three Open Championships didnt offer any purse for their winners. The winners got a red leather belt with a silver buckle as a prize.

Only three years later the tournament provided its first purse of £10, though it was given only to the players, who scored a second, third, and fourth place, while its winner got the same belt. In 1870 a new trophy, recognised as the Claret Jug, appeared.

Sam Snead was one of the first winners born in America. He scored the tournament after World War II. There is a notable fact about the Open Championship winners none of the golfers from Wales has managed to score the tournament, by the way, the only Irish player, who gained the victory in the Open Championship, was Fred Daly.

One of the most notable golfers in the history of the Open Championships was Jack Nicklaus. He became the winner three times in 1966, 1970, 1978. He also finished in the leading group sixteen times.

Another notable player on the Open Championship was Watson. He scored the Open Championship victories three times. He opened the era of US golfers in the history of the tournament.

The most successfull player of the Open Championship is Harry Vardon. He has won the Open Championship six times, more than any other golfer on the tournament.

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