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The history of The Open

The Open is the oldest tournament in golf, with a history dating back more than 170 years. As the 152nd edition begins at Royal Troon, we take a look back at the origins of this iconic championship.

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The history of Royal Troon

On the golf-rich south Ayrshire coast, a few hundred yards north of the birthplace of The Open sits a golf course that only the very best have conquered. As Royal Troon prepares to host its 10th Open Championship, we look at the extensive history of one of Scotland’s greatest links courses.

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The hickory shop every golfer should visit

In East Lothian, south of the Firth of Forth, east of Edinburgh, you’ll find a land rich in golf history, and here resides your new favourite store, the Jack White shop, a home of hickory. Neil Davey heads to Scotland to meet its founder, Boris Lietzow.

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The history of Royal Liverpool

Royal Liverpool has played a huge role in the development of golf, whether it’s been through innovative championships to its production of golf’s early superstars. The pedigree of Hoylake is without question.

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The history of Turnberry

A timeline of one the world’s most famous golf destinations. Willy Fernie, winner of the 1883 Open Championship and four-time runner-up, designed the original 6,248-yard No.1 course, along with a 1,690-yard nine-hole ladies course. They opened in 1901.

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