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Royal Birkdale: Course Guide

  • Royal Birkdale Golf Club
  • Southport UK
  • 7173 yrds Par 70

The Open History: A glance back in time

Interactive Timeline

Go back in time with our interactive tour of The Open.

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Blogs, Opinion and Your Views

Chris on the tee in front of the clubhouse at St Andrews

Openly excited

He was top amateur in '08 and one shot out of a play-off in '09. No wonder Chris Wood is excited about the Open.

Rose: on the up

Open minded

Mark Roe looks at the mental strength which has turned Justin Rose into the man to watch at The Open.

Wood: Open prep

Open excitement

It is only three weeks until the Open and Chris is getting excited as he starts his preparation in Paris.

Harrington: magic memories

The Open secret

Mark Roe shares his Open memories and explains why it's still the greatest championship in golf.

Your View

Pod wins again - Your Views

Share your thoughts on the Open Championship and Padraig Harrington's victory.

Lyle's walkout

Let us know your thoughts on Sandy Lyle's decision to quit The Open after just nine holes.

The open Open

Join the debate on who is likely to make the most of Tiger Woods' absence and triumph at Birkdale.

More Expert Blogs

Wat an anti-climax

Mark Roe feels Stewart Cink's Open win was an anti-climax after Tom Watson's historic display.

Dave Tindall Open blog

Take a look back at Dave Tindall's blog from last year's memorable Open Championship at Turnberry.

Around the site today

The final putt is in. Padraig's the champion again

The Open 2008 - Day 4

Pictures from a dramatic final day of The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Winners 2008 - 1934

Winners 2008 - 1934

Check out all the champions and their scores since 1934.

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