Open History at Turnberry
The magic of Turnberry
With Tiger Woods back in the chase for golf's most prestigious Championship, who will prevail at Turnberry in 2009? The odds are heavily in favour of another titanic battle when the toughened course will seek out a true champion. Watching the greats at close hand on this stunning and easy-walking course will be an unmissable experience.
History will be made in 2009.
The history of Turnberry
Turnberry 1994 - Nick Price
An outrageously long putt across the 17th green in the final round saw the
charismatic Nick Price leaping for joy on route to his second Major title.
Turnberry 1986 - Greg Norman
The attacking golf of the 'Great White Shark', including a record round of 63,
made the 1986 Open at Turnberry one of the most memorable.
Turnberry 1977 - Tom Watson
The 'Duel in the Sun' between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus was a classic head-to-head encounter and remains one of the greatest Opens of all time.
The future of Turnberry
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