Carnoustie Open course famed for brutal exits and drama
The 147th Open at Carnoustie stresses a wind driven links layout. Notable moments include historic collapses and surfacing legends like Harrington and Watson while stars such as Spieth and Johnson chase the major. The course measures 7402 yards with a brutal 18th finish and playoff history.
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Carnoustie Golf Links
Carnoustie
Scotland
Allan Robertson
Tom Morris
North Sea
Jordan Spieth
Britain
Michael Bonnallack
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R&a
Golf Channel
NBC
Jean van de Velde
Barry Burn
van de Velde
Jose Jurado
Tommy Armour
Morte
Padraig Harrington
Rod Pampling
Phil Mickelson
Garcia
Bernhard Langer
Tiger Woods
Woods
Shinnecock Hills
Michael Bonallack
Carnasty
Justin Rose
Rory McIlroy
Harrington
Spieth
Dustin Johnson
Stanford
St. Andrews
Tom Watson
Jack Newton
Contenders for the British Open span six nations and major wins
A capsule preview highlights 10 top contenders led by England’s Rose and Americans Thomas and Koepka. It notes Rose aiming for world No. 1, Thomas’ wind control, and Woods’ past majors success while listing career majors, rankings, and notable British Open memories.
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Royal Birkdale
Rose
Carnoustie
United States
Thomas
South Florida
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England
Justin Thomas
Tommy Fleetwood
Paul Lawrie
Fleetwood
Brooks Koepka
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Unites States
Jack Nicklaus
Firestone
S. Ower
Royal St. George's
Johnson
Northern Ireland
Royal Liverpool
Bay Hill
Wentworth
Patrick Reed
Reed
Dubai
Europe
Sergio Garcia
Spain
Germany
France