MAIN Recreation Sports Golf 2008 British Open

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

This year, 2008 marks the 137th British Open - taking place at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club from July 17 to July 20 - when the world's best players vie for the historic Claret Jug trophy, roundly won by Tiger Woods in 2006. Can Tiger battle back this year to retake the title? Stay tuned ...

Watch for U.S. TV coverage on ABC Sports and in the U.K. on BBC. Australia has 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 2008 British Open with video highlights, a daily photo gallery, player biographies, feature articles, a historical timeline, ticket info.

The Royal Birkdale Golf Club - The scene of the 2008 British Open featuring pictures, video clips, facility info, illustrated history, area attractions and hotel accommodations.

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.

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