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In UK shorthand, it's The Open — the planet's first golf championship tournament begun in Scotland in 1860.

This year, 2009 marked the 138th British Open - taking place at the Turnberry Resort in Scotland (an hour's drive from Glasgow) from July 13 to July 19 - as the world's best players vied for the historic Claret Jug trophy roundly won in 2007 and 2008 by Irish golfer Padraig Harrington.

Broadcast on ABC Sports and TNT the US., and in the U.K. on BBC, Australia had it covered on FOX.

On the Web, check out memorable pictures, stories, video clips, plus related history and trivia on the world's first and foremost golf championship ...

Open Championship - The official site of the 2009 British Open with video highlights, a daily photo gallery, player biographies, feature articles, a historical timeline, ticket info.

Turnberry Resort, Scotland - The scene of the 2009 British Open featuring picture sllideshow, facility info, illustrated history, area attractions and driving directions from Glasgow and Edinburgh.

BBC Sport | Golf - You name it, and the Beeb's got it including the latest updates, television and video highlights, player interviews, photo galleries and interactive games, British Open history and trivia, official rules, golf lingo, travel guides, and don't miss the tongue-in-cheek A-Zee Guide to the British Open for American Visitors.

Golf.com - British Open Profile - The digital version of the print magazine with fast facts on defending champs, the American TV schedule, and putt around the rest of the site for lots of special features including golf videos, online lessons, fun and games.

The Open Championship - Check out news and scores, top stories, interviews and features from the official PGA site, along with video clips, an in-depth history of the championship, a profile of the course, and more on the claret jug trophy.

also see in Travel -> St. Andrew's Golf Course Travel Guide

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