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Celebrating 166 Years of the Open Championship, the World's Oldest Golf Tournament
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On this day in 1860, the inaugural Open Championship was played at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland, launching what would become the world's oldest golf tournament. Over a century and a half later, this cherished tradition continues to celebrate athletic excellence across iconic coastal courses in the UK.
On this day in 1860, the inaugural Open Championship was played at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland, launching what would become the world’s oldest golf tournament. Over a century and a half later, this cherished tradition continues to celebrate athletic excellence across iconic coastal courses in the UK.