Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)
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Andrew Kirkaldy was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a frequent competitor in the Open Championship, finishing in the top-10 on 14 occasi
Kirkaldy, c. 1895
Grave of Andrew Kirkaldy at the Eastern Cemetery, St. Andrews
The Open Championship
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The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open outside of the UK, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was origina
Willie Park Sr., the first "Champion Golfer of the Year", wearing the Challenge Belt, the winner's prize at The Open until 1870.
Harry Vardon, the record holding six-time winner of the Open, with five-time winner James Braid.
Ben Hogan gets a ticker-tape parade on his return to New York City, after winning the 1953 Open Championship.
Tiger Woods won the Open twice at St Andrews.