Tom Watson won his second Open in three years, but it was the exploits of both himself and Jack Nicklaus, who finished 11 and 10 shots ahead of third-placed Hubert Green respectively, that really stood The 106th Open apart.

A final hole where Nicklaus made a 40-foot putt to force Watson into holing his short putt for victory only encapsulated the drama, and put a bow on a truly memorable Championship.

Enjoy the full tale of The 106th Open, with The Story of 1977 here.