The Open in Review
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The 2012 edition of the Open was the second year in a row that the championship was played in England (following Royal St George's last year), which is the first time in tournament history that this has happened. Of the 141 championships contested to date, 92 have taken place in Scotland, 48 in England and one in Northern Ireland (Royal Portrush in 1951).
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The number of bogeys made by Adam Scott – including four in a row to end – over the course of the final round. The talented Australian, who is still without a major championship to his name, made only four bogeys over the first three days.
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The cost, in pounds sterling, to spectators for a plate of fish and chips during the Open. That amount, which equates to approximately HK$95, was decried by legendary commentator Peter Alliss as "borderline disgraceful".
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Although golfers from the United Kingdom now occupy four of the top 10 spots in the world rankings, it has been this many years since a "home" player won the Open Championship. Scotland's Paul Lawrie was the last to achieve the feat when he came through a play-off to claim the Claret Jug at Carnoustie in 1999.
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Australian enters the record books by winning the 30th edition of the Ageas HKPGA Championship
Former Hong Kong international Rick Valentine claims World Hickory title with clubs his great grandfather made
Jiménez joins the legendary Peter Thomson as a three-time winner of the UBS Hong Kong Open after a performance for the ages
A pictorial review of the “Miracle of Medinah”, where José María Olazábal’s European Team staged arguably the greatest comeback in the competition’s long and rich history
Rory's back, along with a sprinkling of his Ryder Cup cohorts. But the world number one, a definite fan favourite at Fanling, won't have things all his way with Matt Kuchar, Padraig Harrington and a host of European and Asian Tour stars also gunning for victory
We don't like to brag but let's face it: the Hong Kong Open has provided more thrilling moments and amazing conclusions than any other event in European and Asian Tour history. Here is a recap of the last seven special years.
Captain Olazábal says Seve's 'presence' helped Europe overcome the odds and complete the "Miracle at Medinah."
Nicolas Colsaerts, the only rookie on the European team, delivered a performance of the ages on day one
