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The Open Championship 2012 - Final Day Highlights from Royal Lytham and St AnnesThe final round action of The 2012 Open Championship
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Adam Scott - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - SaturdayAdam Scott talks about his third round 68, he holds a four shot lead going into the final day. Saturday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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The Open Championship 2012 - Day 3 Highlights from Royal Lytham and St AnnesAdam Scott edged one step closer to becoming the 16th different winner in the last 16 Majors when he carded a two-under-par 68 to claim a four shot lead heading into the final round. Tiger woods is well placed.
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The Open Championship 2012 - Day 2 Highlights from Royal Lytham and St AnnesHighlights from the second round of The 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Adam Scott - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - FridayAdam Scott answers questions after his second round 67. Friday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Brandt Snedeker - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - FridayAmerican Brandt Snedeker discusses his second round 64. Friday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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The Open Championship 2012 - Day 1 Highlights - Royal Lytham and St AnnesAdam Scott carded a sparkling six under par 64 to lead the field by a single shot heading into the second round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes
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Adam Scott - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - ThursdayAdam Scott talks about his strong opening round of 64 and the importance of focus from the very start of The Open Championship
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Rickie Fowler - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - WednesdayRickie Fowler talks about how much he enjoys the challenge of links golf. Wednesday press conference from Royal lytham and St Annes
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David Duval - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - WednesdayDavid Duval discusses his memories from The 2001 Open Championship. Wednesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Padraig Harrington - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayPadraig Harrington talks about his current form. Tuesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Phil Mickelson - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayPhIl Mickelson talks about the keys to success in playing links golf. Tuesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Rory McIlroy - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayRory McIlroy talks about the challenging course setup at this year's Championship. Tuesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Luke Donald - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayLuke Donald discusses his recent form and his preparation for this year's Open Championship. Tuesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Tiger Woods - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayTiger Woods discusses what makes The Open Championship such a special tournament and why Royal Lytham and St Annes is such a challenging course. Tuesday Press Conference.
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Lee Westwood - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - TuesdayLee Westwood discusses the challenges of winning his first major. Tuesday press conference from Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Tony Jacklin - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - MondayTony Jacklin discusses his Open memories and the new generation of golfers. Monday Press Conference from The Open Championship, Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Bubba Watson - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - MondayBubba Watson discusses the challenges of links golf. Monday Press Conference from The Open Championship, Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Darren Clarke - Press Conference from The Open Championship 2012 - MondayDarren Clarke gets ready to defend his title. Monday Press Conference from The Open Championship, Royal Lytham and St Annes
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Open Local Qualifying 2012Local final qualifying took place at some of the finest Links courses in the north west of England for the 141st Open championship. 288 players attempted to qualify for 12 spots, for many this could be their last chance to enter the Open field.
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Open International Final Qualifying 2012 - EuropeOpen International Final Qualifying is reserved for 96 players that fill the necessary requirements for eligibility. The field is usually made up of a number of top class European Tour players and this year was no exception.
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Open International Final Qualifying 2012 - USAInternational Final Qualifying makes its way to Gleneagles Country Club, Texas to give as many people a chance to qualify for the historic Major Championship. PGA Tour rookie Harris English picked lead the way and collected his valuable spot.
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The Top 10 - Moments at Royal Lytham & St. AnnesGW counts down some of the best moments from the Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
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Open International Final Qualifying 2012 - AsiaOpen International Final Qualifying 2012 makes its way to Thailand where another four players make it through to this summer’s Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
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Darren Clarke - Open ChampionGolfing World sits down with Darren Clarke 6 months after his historic win at Royal St. George's to discuss what lies ahead for the Northern Irishman now he has fulfilled his lifelong dream.
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Open International Final Qualifying 2012 - South AfricaInternational Final Open Qualifying makes its way to Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, SA, to give as many people a chance to qualify for the historic Major Championship. Grant Veenstra, Andrew Georgiou and Adilson Da Silva picked up the three spots.
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Open International Final Qualifying 2012 - AustraliaInternational Final Qualifying makes its way to Kingston Heath Golf Club, Australia to give as many people a chance to qualify for the historic Major Championship. Nick Cullen and Aaron Townsend picked up the two valuable spots.
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The Open Championship a Cruel Game - Part 4 - Documentary ChannelThe final part of our documentary on the players who came so close to winning the Open Championship. Jean Van de Velde is perhaps the most famous example of choking with victroy in sight and this episode looks at his 72nd hole meltdown at Carnoustie
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The Open Championship a Cruel Game - Part 3 - Documentary ChannelThis episode of our Open Championship documentary about the players who narrowly missed out on lifting the Claret Jug focusses on Nick Price and his two near misses prior to getting both hands on the trophy in 1994 at Turnberry
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The Open Championship a Cruel Game - Part 2 - Documentary ChannelPart 2 of a documentary looking at the players who narrowly failed to win The Open. This episode looks at Simon Owens near miss in 1978, Bill Longmuir's brave effort in 1984, John Cook's second-place finish in 1992 and Thomas Bjorn's meltdown in 2003
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The Open Championship a Cruel Game - Part 1 - Documentary ChannelPart 1 of a documentary looking at the players who have come so close to winning The Open, only to fail at the last moment. This episode looks at Doug Sanders and his famous missed putt at St Andrews in 1970, which handed Jack Nicklaus victory
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Rules: Changes for 2012Golfing World talks to David Rickman, the Director of Rule and Equipment standards at the R&A, in the wake of changes to the rules of golf that will be enforced at the beginning of 2012.
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Tom Lewis on his 2011 Open experienceGolfing World's Cara Robinson sat down with 2011 Open Championship star Tom Lewis to reflect on a brilliant tournament which saw him win the Silver Medal, given to the lowest scoring Amateur at The Open
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Seve Ballesteros at The Open Championship - Part 1 - Documentary ChannelPart one of a Golfing World documentary looking at Seve Ballesteros' experience of playing in The Open Championship. This episdoe looks at the Spaniard's ermergence on the scene at Royal Birkdale in 1976 and his win at Royal Lytham in 1979
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Seve Ballesteros at The Open Championship - Part 2 - Documentary ChannelPart two of a Golfing World documentary made before Seve Ballesteros' tragic death looking at his love affair with The Open Championship. This episode looks at the Spaniard's wins at St Andrews in 1984 and at Royal Lytham in 1988
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Seve Ballesteros a Champion's Story - Part 3 - Documentary ChannelPart 3 of a documentary looking at Seve Ballesteros' experiences of playing in The Open Championship. In this episode we look at his famous win at St Andrews in 1984
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Seve Ballesteros a Champion's Story - Part 2 - Documentary ChannelPart 2 of a documentary looking at Seve Ballesteros' experiences of playing in The Open Championship. In this episode we look at his first Open win at Royal Lytham in 1979
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Seve Ballesteros a Champion's Story - Part 1 - Documentary ChannelPart 1 of a documentary looking at Seve Ballesteros' experiences of playing in The Open Championship. In this episode we look back at his second-place finish at Royal Birkdale in 1976 at the age of 19
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Rules: Searching and IdentifyingA look at the correct way to search and identify your ball
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Rules: Abnormal GroundA clarification of what makes an area abnormal ground on the golf course
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Rules: Marking and movingAn explaination of when a ball can be marked and lifted if it is assisting or interfering with another player's shot
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Rules: Ball in motionA look at what happens when your ball is deflected or stopped when it is in motion
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Rules: Ball at rest movedA look at the correct process to follow when a ball at rest is moved
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Rules: The Putting GreenAn explaination of when and how the ball should be marked and which areas can be repaired on the putting green
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Rules: The FlagstickA look at the general rules surrounding the flagstick and when it can be removed from the hole
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Rules: Striking The BallAn explaination of the definition of a stroke, including when contact is not made with the ball
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Rules: Substituted Ball - Wrong BallAn explaination of when the ball can be substituted and the penalty for playing the wrong ball
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Rules: Lifting, Dropping and PlacingAn explaination of the correct way to lift, drop and place the ball to avoid incurring a penalty
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Rules: ObstructionsA look at what makes an obstruction immovable or movable and how relief must be taken accordingly
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Spirit of The Open Championship the Sacred Ground - Part 1 - Documentary ChannelThe first part of the Spirit of The Open: The Sacred Ground, a documentary which looks at past Open Championships at St Andrews
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Spirit of The Open Championship the Sacred Ground - Part 2 - Documentary ChannelThe second part of the Spirit of The Open: The Sacred Ground documentary, a documentary which looks at past Open Championships at St Andrews
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Spirit of The Open Championship the Glittering Prize - Part 2 - Documentary ChannelThe second part of the Spirit of The Open: The Glittering Prize, a documentary which looks at the history of the Claret Jug
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Spirit of The Open Championship the Glittering Prize - Part 1 - Documentary ChannelThe first part of the Spirit of The Open: The Glittering Prize, a documentary which looks at the history of the Claret Jug
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Darren ClarkeNorthern Irishman discusses finally winning a major and becoming the Champion Golf of the Year
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Tom LewisTop amateur discusses winning the Silver Medal and his first Open Championship experience
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Rickie FowlerYoung American talks about shooting a fantastic 68 in the third round in very testing conditions at Royal St George's
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Darren ClarkeHis desire to win a first major championship and going into the final round of the 2011 Open in the final group of the day
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Dustin JohnsonAmerican big hitter talks about a strong third round 68 which gets him into the final group for Sunday
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Darren ClarkeDiscusses his love of playing links golf and a great second round 68
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Tom LewisEnglish amateur after a stunning first round 65 gives him a share of the lead
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Miguel Angel JimenezTalks about a strong opening round 66 and how his game suits links golf
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Thomas BjornDiscusses a great first round 65 at Royal St George's in very tricky conditions
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Todd Hamilton - On his 2004 Open Championship win2004 Open champion Todd Hamilton looks back at his win over Ernie Els at Royal Troon
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Australasian International Final QualifyingThe first stage of International qualifying for the 2011 Open Championship at Royal Stages
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The Open 2011 high speed trainA look at the new fast speed train service that has been setup between London and Sandwich for The Open at Royal St George's
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Editor's Picks
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Colin Montgomerie and The Hall Of Fame – Part 1 - The GW Big InterviewCara Robinson sits down with Colin Montgomerie to discuss his pride at entering the Hall of Fame and to look forward to his impending entry to the Champions Tour this summer.
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Sir Ian Botham and The Indianna Masters - Inside The GameDesert Springs was the venue for the ‘Indiana Masters’ a three day charity event open to the public and headed by some of England’s most celebrated sporting legends. The host was non-other than cricket icon Sir Ian Botham.
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Jimmy Bullard – Part 1 - Inside The GameJimmy Bullard is of the most highly regarded and respected English footballers of recent times, but due to injury he was forced to hang up his boots, and brought about the start of his golfing career.
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Louis Oosthuizen - US Open Memories - Inside the GameWith one Major down in 2013 we’re into the heart of the golfing season and next up on the Major front it’s the US Open, where Louis Oosthuizen has managed two missed cuts and a top ten in 2011.
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Alice Cooper - Inside The GameGolf went all Rock n Roll this week in Phoenix, Arizona, as music legend and golf nut Alice Cooper hosted his 13th annual Rock and Roll Golf Classic. The event was helping to raise funds for Alice’s charity the ‘Solid Rock Foundation’
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Scott and Langer with Mercedes - The Masters - Inside The GameThat magical time in Augusta which every golfer looks forward to when the cream of the golfing world flock in from across the globe for The Masters. Mercedes together with Adam Scott and Bernhard Langer talk of their thoughts toward the first Major.
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Aquarius Golf Club - The GW Course ReviewAs you might expect, in inner city London, space is at a premium and it’s a miracle they have managed to fit nine holes on to this small pocket of land. They have managed to do so by building on top of an underground reservoir.
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Oliver Horovitz – The American Caddie - Inside The GameSince the 1800's Manhattan has been home to some of the world's leading Authors, playwrights and poets. And the famous city is also home to golf’s newest writer, Oliver Horivitz who’s book, An American Caddie in St Andrews is quickly gaining success.
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The GW Player Profile - With Bill HaasComing off a top 20 finish at the Masters, Bill Haas isn’t far away from the form that saw him claim the PGA Tour’s FED EX cup in 2011 and the prize fund of ten million dollars.
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Top 10 Rookies - The GW Top Ten'sWe scour the archives to choose our top ten standout rookie achievements in pro golf including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and John Daly.
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Ernie Els - The GW Big InterviewGolfing World catches up with the 2012 Open Champion Ernie Els, to discuss his achievements and who he is backing if not himself for the The Masters this week.
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Blue Monster - Redesign - Inside The GameDonald Trump Explains the redesign of The Blue Monster.
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Congrats to @jteater12 @CamiloVillegasR Johnson Wagner @briandavispga @Scott_Brown803 @BudCauley @robertkarlsson & @LukeGuth1
Tue 21 May 00:27
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Karlsson and Cauley's record on 17 is par-par, Echavarria birdie-par and Guthrie par-bogey...
Tue 21 May 00:09
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There will be a playoff between Robert Karlsson, Luke Guthrie, Bud Cauley & Andrew Echavarria to decide the last 3 qualifying spots.
Mon 20 May 23:56
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Congratulations to @jteater12 on winning #IFQ America, we look forward to seeing you at Muirfield in July!
Mon 20 May 23:55
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We'll have at least a 4 man playoff today, Erik Compton, Cameron Tringale and Martin Flores all on -3 and will be birdie hunting!
Mon 20 May 23:28
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A return to #TheOpen for @CamiloVillegasR after he finished T2 with Wagner on -6.
Mon 20 May 23:25
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Looks like a playoff for those on 4 under but a few groups still to finish in Texas.
Mon 20 May 23:15
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Johnson Wagner books his place at Muirfield with 6 under par over 2 rounds.
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Major Champions @TrevorImmelman and @Love3d will need to find another way into #TheOpen after finishing +1 and +2.
Mon 20 May 22:49
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Bud Cauley, Robert Karlsson and Luke Guthrie all finish the day on -4, could yet have to return for a playoff...
Mon 20 May 22:33
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Scott Brown, who won the Puerto Rico Open, opened with a 1-over 71 but fought back with two birdies and an eagle in R2 and finishes -3.
Mon 20 May 22:14
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Teater and Davis still on -6, Vilegas and Karlsson -5 and 7 players on -4. scoring.theopen.com/scores_qual.sp…
Mon 20 May 21:39
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Rory Sabbatini &Tommy Gainey the first to complete 36 holes, scores of -1 and par respectively. The waiting begins...
Mon 20 May 21:36
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A birdie on 10 sees @briandavispga take the outright lead at #IFQ on -6.
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