The Open Championship

The Open Championship (sometimes, especially in the United States, colloquially referred to as the British Open, perhaps to distinguish it from the US and other national opens), is the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf. Each year the event is hosted by one of several prestigious golf clubs in Britain; however, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) administers The Open regardless of its site. It is always played on a links course.

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Major championships - Golf - Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews - Links

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The Open Championship is played in July, and is the third major to take place each year, after The Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open, but before the PGA Championship. It has been an official event on the PGA TOUR since 1995, which means that the prize money won in the Open by PGA Tour members is included on the official money list. In addition, all Open Championships before that date have been retrospectively classified as PGA Tour wins, and the list of leading winners on the PGA Tour has been adjusted to reflect this. The PGA European Tour has always recognized The Open as an official event.

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The Masters Tournament - U.S. Open - PGA Championship - PGA TOUR - List - PGA European Tour

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