He started playing golf as a toddler and always seemed destined for greatness. But before all of the major championships and countless accolades, Tiger Woods was winning the Silver Medal at The Open Championship. In 1996, a fresh-faced Tiger came…
On his day Rory McIlroy is unstoppable! The man from Northern Ireland proved that he is one of the best golfers in the world, with his unrivalled performance at The Open Championship in 2014. This is each and every shot…
At just 17 years old, he produced one of the greatest Low Amateur performances in Open Championship history and that was just the start of Justin Rose’s story. Rose has become a regular and well-liked presence at The Open Championship,…
Greg Norman, with his striking blond hair and power game, compelled attention. His attacking style did not always come off but twice he played rounds of such quality that he could not fail to win two Claret Jugs. ‘The Great…
It was in 1997 when Justin Leonard won his only Open Championship – winning The 126th Open at Royal Troon. He secured the Claret Jug with an outstanding final round of 65, overcoming Darren Clarke and Jesper Parnevik, despite being…
Payne Stewart was an exciting young golfer who was always well-watched by fans all over the world, not only because of his bold plus fours but his undeniable golfing talent. The American made his maiden Open Championship appearance in 1981…
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…
The 144th Open champion Zach Johnson amazed the fans on his road to winning the Claret Jug in 2015. The American joined a small group of past champions to have won the Claret Jug at The Open’s home – St…
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…