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This year, the British Open will pay its ninth visit to the Royal Birkdale, having first visited the club in 1954. The event was originally due to be played at the course as early as 1940, but the outbreak of war meant that the championship was not held that year and it took a further 14 years for the Open to come to this corner of North West England. Since then, however, it has proved a superb and extremely popular venue, and of the courses which are currently used for The Open only St Andrews has hosted the event more often.

Founded as Birkdale Golf Club in 1889, the club had to wait until 1951 for it to get the “Royal” status. In 1946 the club hosted its first big championship in The Amateur Championship. During this time the club also hosted the 1948 Curtis Cup, in which the United States team were victorious, and the 1951 Walker Cup, which also fell into the hands of the United States. Several constructions, including a move in 1894 and a new clubhouse in 1935 also kept the members busy. During the 60’s the club played host to two Ryder Cups, one in 1965 and another in 1969.

British Open

The British Open, also known as The Open Championship, 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. It was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club.

Some British Open trivia

• The tournament is known colloquially as The Open and the website also uses this name.
• With 70 wins and 37 champions, UK is ranked #1 in the British Open.
• As of 2007, 25 players have won more than one Open Championship.
• The European Tour has recognized The Open as an official event since 1972 and it is also an official money event on the Japan Golf Tour.
• Originally, the trophy presented to the event’s winner was the Champion’s Belt - a red leather belt with a silver buckle. There was no prize money in the first three Opens.

2008 British Open

The 2008 British Open will be played on the greens of Royal Birkdale Golf Club from July 13 to July 20. This will be the 137th playing of the event and in its preparation, the Club has been lengthened by 154 yards and upgraded in several other areas.

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