
The Open Championship, or simply The Open (also known to as the British Open), is the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf. It is the only major held outside the USA and is administered by the R&A, which is the governing body of golf outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Open is played on the weekend of the third Friday in July, and is the third major to take place each year following The Masters and the U.S. Open and before the PGA Championship.
Pádraig Harrington winner 2007
On July 22nd 2007 Harrington became the first Irishman to win The Open Championship in 60 years, when he defeated Sergio García in a four hole playoff at Carnoustie. Both players went into the play off having shot a 7 under 277 for the championship, and Harrington went on to win the playoff by one shot. Upon seeing the Claret Jug, Harrington's son Patrick was famously captured on camera saying "Can we fill it with ladybirds?".
Future Venues
The course is at the southern edge of Southport in Lancashire. The Open has been played eight times at Royal Birkdale since it was added to the list of championship courses in 1954. That year Peter Thomson won the first of three Opens in succession, returning in 1965 to add his fifth and final title. Arnold Palmer's victory in 1961 is recognised as the turning point in the fortunes of The Open, giving new life and international impact to the Championship.
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K.J Choi will win.
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