Gary Player practised harder, travelled further and was more meticulous about his diet and fitness than any other golfer of his generation. The South African holds the record for the most appearances at The Open Championship by any player. He…

Vijay Singh has made quite an impact on the Open Championship and the wider golf world. A Hall of Fame inductee and three-time major winner, the Fijian was always a player that the crowd looked forward to seeing. Singh made…

Greg Norman, with his striking blond hair and power game, compelled attention. His attacking style did not always come off but twice he played rounds of such quality that he could not fail to win two Claret Jugs. ‘The Great…

It was in 1997 when Justin Leonard won his only Open Championship – winning The 126th Open at Royal Troon. He secured the Claret Jug with an outstanding final round of 65, overcoming Darren Clarke and Jesper Parnevik, despite being…

Payne Stewart was an exciting young golfer who was always well-watched by fans all over the world, not only because of his bold plus fours but his undeniable golfing talent. The American made his maiden Open Championship appearance in 1981…

Known simply as “The King”, Arnold Palmer is widely credited with popularising the game thanks to his charismatic personality and his attacking style, never knowingly backing off. At the 89th Open Championship, Palmer made an immediate impact on his debut…

Known fondly as ‘The Golden Bear’ – Jack Nicklaus is one of the most decorated champions in golfing history. The American won 18 major Championships during his career, including three Open Championships. He lifted the Claret Jug in 1966, 1970…