The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland .

The 1860 Open Championship was a golf competition held at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is now regarded as the first Open Championship . Until his death in 1859, Allan Robertson was regarded as top golfer in the world.

Harry Vardon holds the record for the most Open Championship victories, winning six times during his career. [5] The oldest winner of the Open Championship is Tom Morris Sr. (or Old Tom Morris) who was 46 years and 102 days old when he won in 1867.

2023年11月8日 · The first British Open, which is formally known as the Open Championship, was played on October 17, 1860. It was completed in a single day, played as three consecutive rounds, 12 holes each, in Scotland at Prestwick Golf Club.

2022年7月5日 · The history of The Open, learn more! When eight golfers gathered to decide who was the world’s best, no one could predict what this new tournament would become. Steve Carroll reports on the dawn of a new era

2024年1月24日 · Read about a series of notable firsts at The Open, including the first American Champion Golfer, the first amateur winner and the first player to shoot 62 at The Open R&A TV

The 1860 British Open produced the first great putt in tournament golf history: Park's final-hole, 30-footer across "a bobbly green," in the R&A's words, that found the hole and sealed the victory over Morris.

Discover the history of the past Open Championships and relive the moment players became Champion Golfer of the Year, with an in-depth look at the 1st Open at Prestwick in 1860.

To celebrate The 150th Open at St Andrews, explore the journey of golf's original Championship with an interactive tour through the rich history of The Open.

2024年1月8日 · In 1953 the legendary Ben Hogan captured the Open Championship, which would be his first and last. Earlier that year, Hogan had already won the Masters and the US Open and, with the winning of the Open Championship, sportswriters …