The Winner 2009 is Stewart Cink. The Open Championship, or simply The Open often referred to as the British Open outside the UK, is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. It is the only major held outside the USA and is administered by the R&A. The Open is played on the weekend of the third Friday in July. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Old Course is place to played every fifth year and another in U.K.
Uniquely among the four Major championships, the Open features a four hole playoff for all golfers tied at the end of regulation, with the playoff continuing into sudden death holes if players remain tied after four holes. The Open will have a prize fund of £4.2 million
The Open Championship was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland. 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. In 1863, a prize fund of £10 was introduced.
Future site to played at St. Andrews Scotland in 2010, Royal St.George’s Golf Club England in 2011, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Golf Cluba England in 2012 and Muirfiled Scotland in 2013
- Oldest winner:
- Youngest winner: Young Tom Morris (17 years, 181 days), 1868.
- Most victories: 6, Harry Vardon (1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914).
The 5 last years ago championship of The Open
2009 Stewart Cink, Unitied States
2008 Padraig Harrington, Ireland
2007 Padraig Harrington, Ireland
2006 Tiger Woods, Unitied States
2005 Tiger Woods, Unitied States
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