British Open Golf Odds

The Open Championship (sometimes referred to as the British Open to distinguish it from other national opens), is the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf. Each year the event is hosted by one of several prestigious golf clubs in Britain; however, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) administers The Open regardless of its site. It is always played on a links course.The Open Championship is played in July, and is the third major to take place each year, after The Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open, but before the PGA Championship. It has been an official event on the PGA TOUR since 1995, which means that the prize money won in the Open by PGA Tour members is included on the official money list. In addition, all Open Championships before that date have been retrospectively classified as PGA Tour wins, and the list of leading winners on the PGA Tour has been adjusted to reflect this. The PGA European Tour has always recognized The Open as an official event.

Pádraig Harrington Official Site

Pádraig Harrington winner 2008 - Second Year Straight

Pádraig Harrington successfully defended his Open Championship title for his second Open title. Harrington shot four under on the back nine to pull away from Ian Poulter and Greg Norman. Harrington pulled away from the field with a tremendous back nine and became only the fifth golfer to repeat at the Open Championship in the last fifty years. Greg Norman, who was attempting to become the oldest major champion ever, faltered with a final round 77 to finish in a tie for third place with Henrik Stenson. Ian Poulter attempted to become the first Englishman to win the Open since Nick Faldo, but finished in second, four strokes behind Harrington

Future Venues

The 138th British Open Golf 2009, July 16-19, Turnberry, Scotland

The British Open, or more correctly - the Open Championship - returns to the fabled links of the Ailsa Course at the Westin Turnberry Resort July 16 - 19, 2009. This Open venue, which is on the edge of the River Clyde with a most recognizable vista to the Ailsa Craig and in the shadows of the venerable Turnberry Hotel, will doubtless host yet another memorable championship.

More Future Venues