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Darren Clarke poses with the Claret Jug

On This Day in 2011 – Darren Clarke wins Open Championship at 42

The Northern Irishman shot an even-par 70 on the final day in Sandwich.

Arnold Palmer

How Arnie’s arrival prompted The Open’s return?

M. James Ward assesses how Palmer’s record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf’s oldest major event.

Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon

5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest…

PGA Tour

Sub-60 rounds on the PGA Tour

There have been 14 sub-60 rounds in PGA Tour history.

The clubhouse at TPC River Highlands

The Travelers: Golf’s go to event

M. James Ward outlines the rise of Connecticut’s PGA Tour event and how a strict attention to details has proven to be a bonanza for…

Jordan Spieth celebrates a birdie

On this day in 2015: Jordan Spieth wins US Open for second time

The American became just the sixth man to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.

Tiger Woods looks into the distance

On this day in 2008: Tiger Woods beat Rocco Mediate in play-off for US Open

The world number one’s 14th major title came two months after he had undergone knee surgery.

The 4th hole

The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.1

M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.

The 3rd hole of Pinehurst Resort & C.C. No. 2

The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.2

M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.

US Open Trophy

The greatest non-winners of the US Open

M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

The Masters ‘Champions Dinner’ originated in 1934

The Masters ‘Champions Dinner’

Proposed and first hosted in 1952 by outgoing Champion Ben Hogan, we list who had what

Tiger Woods

On This Day in 2007 – Tiger Woods claims 13th major with victory in Oklahoma

The world number one successfully defended his US PGA Championship title.

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

The 42-year-old Northern Irishman held off the challenge of American pair Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to win by three shots.

Golf – The Open Championship 2015 – Practice Day Two – St Andrews

On this day in 2015: Jordan Spieth wins US Open to claim second straight major

Spieth, then 21, became just the sixth man to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.

Tiger Woods celebrates

On this day 2008: Tiger Woods beats Rocco Mediate after play-off to win US Open

Woods forced the play-off at Torrey Pines when he converted a 15-foot birdie putt on 18 which saw the pair tied on one under after…

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The 123rd national championship of American golf takes place for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club. M. James Ward outlines the ten greatest…

2023 PGA Championship notes

Oak Hill CC (East Course), May 18-21, Pittsford, New York

Tiger Woods won his 15th major at the 2019 Masters

On this day in 2019: Tiger Woods ends his major drought with Masters victory

The 43-year-old held his nerve to make history on the final day.

Sergio Garcia claimed his first major at the 2017 US Masters in Augusta

On this day in 2017: Sergio Garcia wins Masters to end major drought

It was the Spaniard’s first major title at the 74th attempt.

Colin Montgomerie

On this day in 2009 – Colin Montgomerie appointed Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

The Scot made eight playing appearances in the competition.