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1860

The birth of The Open

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1861

Old Tom's first victory

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1862

A record winning margin

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Old Tom Morris, the Grand Old Man of Golf

1863

Morris denied Challenge Belt

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1864

Pay day for the Champion

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1865

Strath breaks the chain

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1866

More success for the Park family

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1867

A victory for the ages

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1868

Like father, like son

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1869

A maiden ace

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1870

Tommy claims the Challenge Belt

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1872

An unmatched achievement

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1873

The Claret Jug

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1874

A tragic end for Young Tom

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1875

Park prevails once again

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1876

Martin wins without need for extra holes

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Bob Martin, a two-time Champion Golfer at The Open

1877

The start of a new reign

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1878

The forgotten Champion Golfer

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1879

Anderson completes hat-trick at home

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The Andersons selling Ginger Beer at St Andrews

1880

Anderson denied chance to continue streak

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1881

Ferguson defends in severe weather

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1882

Ferguson equals contemporary Anderson

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1883

The first play-off

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The medal presented to Willie Fernie following his Open win in 1883

1884

Simpson pips Fernie to the post

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1885

Martin's Old Course double

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1886

Brown wins on his home course

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1887

Willie Campbell's Grave

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Willie Park Jnr, the two-time Champion Golfer

1888

Double-checking scores reveals a Champion

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1889

Rare footage of Park Jnr

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1890

A first amateur winner

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John Ball Jnr, the first amateur Open Champion

1891

Brotherly love for the Kirkaldys

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1892

Hilton emulates Ball

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1893

A final St Andrews pro success

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Willie Auchterlonie watches Francis Ouimet receive a ball

1894

Taylor triumphs as The Open moves to England

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1895

Taylor's comeback triumph

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1896

Old Tom's final Open

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1897

Hilton's home triumph

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Harold Hilton, who won The Open in 1892 and 1897

1898

Vardon on top as the cut line is born

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Harry Vardon, who won The Open for the second time in 1898

1899

First wire-to-wire winner

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1900

A dominant display to herald the new century

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1901

A breakthrough for Braid

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James Braid, the five-time Champion Golfer

1902

Herd's day in the sun

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1903

Vardon leads from start to finish

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1904

Record round not enough for Taylor

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1905

Braid begins title barrage

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1906

A familiar 1-2-3

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The Great Triumvirate of Braid, Vardon and Taylor

1907

Massy makes history

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Arnaud Massy, the Champion Golfer of 1907

1908

Braid's biggest win

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1909

Cinque Ports joins the rota

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1910

The first man to five

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1911

A most eventful Championship

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Harry Vardon, the six-time Champion Golfer

1912

The original big-hitter

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1913

Taylor's fifth and finest victory

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1914

Vardon's historic sixth triumph

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Harry Vardon, who won The Open six times

1920

Duncan's comeback for the ages

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George Duncan, the Champion Golfer of 1920

1921

A win for St Andrews and America

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Jock Hutchison, the Champion Golfer of 1921

1922

Hagen makes his mark

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1923

Havers holes out from bunker to win

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1924

A helpful tee-time

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1925

Farewell to Prestwick

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1926

A stroke of genius

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1927

Jones finds redemption at St Andrews

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1928

Sarazen's costly error

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1929

Hagen claims his fourth triumph

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Walter Hagen, the four-time Champion Golfer

1930

The world in 1930

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Bobby Jones, who won The Open three times

1931

The Silver Scot defies the odds

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Tommy Armour receives the Claret Jug in 1931

1932

Sarazen the trailblazer

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Gene Sarazen, the Champion Golfer of 1932

1933

Diegel leaves gap open for Shute

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Denny Shute, the Champion Golfer of 1933

1934

Cotton's historic performance

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1935

Perry's quick return to normality

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1936

"Perfect" Padgham takes the title

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Alf Padgham, the Champion Golfer of 1936

1937

Cotton doubles up

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Henry Cotton, the three-time Open Champion

1938

Whitcombe wins in high winds

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1939

Burton's great triumph

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Dick Burton, the winner of The Open in 1939

1946

A return from war

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1947

Daly breaks new ground

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Fred Daly celebrates winning The Open in 1947

1948

A third title for Cotton

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Sir Henry Cotton, a three-time Open Champion

1949

Bradshaw and the broken bottle

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Harry Bradshaw prepares to play his ball from on top of a broken glass bottle

1950

The Postage Stamp leaves its mark

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1951

A barbed wire trick shot

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1952

Locked garage drama

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The great Bobby Locke, a four-time Open Champion

1953

Hogan adds to his legend

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1954

Thomson begins era of dominance

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Peter Thomson, the five-time Champion Golfer

1955

Thomson heads for history

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1956

Van Donck comes close again

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1957

Locke bests Thomson live on the BBC

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1958

A Championship of fine margins

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1959

Player keeps his word

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1960

Palmer revitalises The Open

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1961

Palmer's plaque

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1962

The Golden Bear's Open bow

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Jack Nicklaus at his first Open, alongside Sam Snead

1963

A first left-handed winner

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Bob Charles, the Champion Golfer of 1963

1964

Champagne Tony's triumph

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1965

Thomson shows his enduring class

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1966

Nicklaus savours maiden title

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Jack Nicklaus following his first Open win

1967

Delight for De Vicenzo

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Roberto De Vicenzo, who won The Open in 1967

1968

Twin eagles help Player prevail

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Gary Player following his Open win in 1968

1969

The last English win in England

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Tony Jacklin celebrates winning The Open in 1969

1970

Nicklaus capitalises on Sanders' woe

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Jack Nicklaus and Doug Sanders at The Open in 1970

1971

Faulkner in awe of Locke's brilliance

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Max Faulkner chats to his caddie at The Open in 1971

1972

Trevino's Open double

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1973

Sarazen signs off in style

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1974

A Champion in three decades

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Gary Player lines up a putt with his caddie Alfred

1975

Watson wins as Huish's fairytale falters

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David Huish, the shock halfway leader at The Open in 1975

1976

A star is born

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1977

The Duel in the Sun

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1978

Owen's thrilling challenge

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Simon Owen congratulates Jack Nicklaus on winning The Open in 1978

1979

A birdie from the car park

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Seve Ballesteros at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1979

1980

Watson's most dominant showing

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Tom Watson celebrates his third Open victory

1981

Rogers' magnificent year

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1982

Clampett's collapse prevents stunning triumph

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1983

Wonderful Watson joins exclusive club

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1984

Seve's moment of glory

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1985

Crowning glory for Lyle

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Sandy Lyle following his win at The Open in 1985

1986

Norman ends his wait

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1987

Faldo's hard-earned win

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Nick Faldo celebrates his maiden Open triumph

1988

Seve beats the best

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1989

Calcavecchia beats Norman and Grady

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1990

A one-sided duel

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Nick Faldo and Greg Norman at The Open in 1990

1991

Baker-Finch's inspiring journey

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Ian Baker-Finch celebrates winning The Open

1992

Tears flow for Faldo

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An emotional Nick Faldo celebrates his third Open win

1993

Norman's greatest round

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Greg Norman on the final hole at Royal St George

1994

Price's fabulous finish

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Nick Price celebrates his incredible eagle on Turnberry

1995

A rollercoaster ride for Rocca

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Costantino Rocca sinks to the floor following his miracle putt at St Andrews

1996

Lehman's graft pays off

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1997

A speech to remember

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Justin Leonard kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open

1998

Rose's teenage dream

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Justin Rose following his hole-out at Royal Birkdale

1999

The most famous of collapses

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2000

Tiger's St Andrews masterclass

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Tiger Woods celebrates his Open victory at St Andrews in 2000

2001

Duval breaks Major duck

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2002

A Muirfield monsoon

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2003

A heart-breaking disqualification

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2004

Another surprise Champion

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Todd Hamilton celebrates winning The Open

2005

Monty makes St Andrews dream

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Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie at St Andrews in 2005

2006

Tiger's emotional third title

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2007

Yet more Carnoustie drama

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Padraig Harrington delights in winning The Open at Carnoustie

2008

Risk brings reward for Harrington

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Padraig Harrington with the 5-wood that helped him to win The Open in 2008

2009

Watson so close to fairytale swansong

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2010

Oosthuizen's emphatic triumph

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Louis Oosthuizen, the Open Champion of 2010

2011

The people's Champion

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2012

Els profits from Scott's loss

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2013

Mickelson masters Muirfield

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Phil Mickelson poses with the Claret Jug after winning The Open

2014

McIlroy fulfils his destiny

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2015

Dunne recalls Open heroics

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2016

A titanic contest

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Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson following their epic duel at Royal Troon

2017

Spieth's stunning finish

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Jordan Spieth on his way to victory in The Open

2018

Tiger thrills once again

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2019

An inspiring homecoming

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2021

Morikawa's double-debut delight

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Collin Morikawa kisses the Claret Jug after winning The 149th Open

2022

The 150th Open

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