GW counts down some of the best moments from the Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes from over the years. Some memories stick in the memory more than others especially when they involved the fearless Spaniard Seve Ballesteros. View
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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 4The 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 3This 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 2Part 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 1Part 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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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 At The Open: Part 1Part 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 At The Open: Part 2Part 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 3Part 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 2Part 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 1Part 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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Spirit Of The Open: The Sacred Ground - Part 1The 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: The Sacred Ground - Part 2The 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: The Glittering Prize - Part 2The 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: The Glittering Prize - Part 1The 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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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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The Open Championship 2011Action from Local Final Qualifying for the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St Georges
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Seve's third Open victory came again at Lytham in 1988. A quite incredible display of shot-making. Remember this? bit.ly/J8bDzx
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Seve's 2nd Open victory came in 1984 at the home of golf. Watch this and witness those extraordinary scenes at the18th! bit.ly/IBBQkb
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Seve Ballesteros won his first Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1979, aged 22. Relive his triumph here - bit.ly/IEw3iR
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Everyone at The R&A remembering & celebrating the genius of Seve Ballesteros. A golfing legend and inspiration to millions #carparkchampion
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Lytham's Open Champions sit proudly on the clubhouse wall. Some legendary names! Who's will be next? yfrog.com/oeli3laj
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The 18th grandstand is nearing completion! Will this be you on Open Sunday? Can't wait! yfrog.com/kf8ipxij
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So here we are at the 18th. So many stories from here. I wonder what will unfold come July!? yfrog.com/o0uztaxj
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View from the famous 17th tee. You can see the 18th grandstand in the distance. Oh and its raining.. yfrog.com/hsblhyxj
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3 of Lytham's 206 bunkers await stray approaches at the 14th yfrog.com/mg9kofqj
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Tricky bunkers at the par 5 11th making this 600 yard beast a real test of golf yfrog.com/oe398hlj
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Everybody's favourite. The 165-yard par 3 9th ringed by its 9 bunkers. yfrog.com/nyfi8elj
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