As a four-time major winner, Ernie Els has made a career out of hitting clutch shots. But there is one shot in the South African’s back catalogue that springs to mind quicker than any other, especially when it comes to…
Known simply as “The King”, Arnold Palmer is widely credited with popularising the game thanks to his charismatic personality and his attacking style, never knowingly backing off. At the 89th Open Championship, Palmer made an immediate impact on his debut…
Before Francesco Molinari was crowned Champion Golfer of the Year in 2018, Costantino Rocca was long known for being the most successful male golfer that Italy had ever produced. But despite winning five times on the European Tour during his…
Known fondly as ‘The Golden Bear’ – Jack Nicklaus is one of the most decorated champions in golfing history. The American won 18 major Championships during his career, including three Open Championships. He lifted the Claret Jug in 1966, 1970…
Seve Ballesteros was famous for playing with no fear, a man who never held back and was willing to try the unimaginable and, more often than not, pull it off as well. In 1979, at the 108th Open, the 16th…
So close, but so far. There can only be one winner every year. This means so many great players have missed out on Open glory, through bad luck or coming up against insurmountable odds. These are five of the very…
Drizzly conditions greeted the early starters on day two but the grey skies soon turned blue and the world’s best golfers once again took advantage of calm conditions at the home of golf. It was time for another Cameron to…
239,000 people went to St Andrews in 2000 for the 129th Open Championship, to experience the excitement of The Open for themselves. It is the largest crowd to ever attend an Open Championship. Tiger Woods won his first Open Championship…
In 1994 Nick Price was on the hunt for his second major trophy. The Zimbabwean took to Turnberry Golf Resort in Scotland for the 123rd Open Championship in pursuit of his first Claret Jug. Price had a strong tournament but…