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Turnberry
Turnberry first welcomed The Open in 1977, an event which was to become famous as one of the greatest showcases of golf in the game’s history: the famous ‘Duel in the Sun’. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson went head-to-head over the final two days, with Watson eventually finishing a shot clear of his rival – and 11 shots ahead of the rest of the field. Another remarkable Open unfolded at the venue in 2009, when Watson came within an ace of winning aged 59, ultimately losing to Stewart Cink in a play-off.
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A spectacular venue
A four-time host of The Open, Turnberry has been the dramatic setting for many unforgettable Open moments including the legendary ‘Duel in the Sun’ in 1977.
Turnberry in pictures
THE 138th OPEN
Stewart Cink / Cink overcomes Watson in an emotional Open
The Open at Turnberry
1977
Watson and Nicklaus in epic Duel in the Sun
1986
Norman finally secures a first major title
1994
Price takes The Open after a closely fought final round
2009
Stewart Cink ends Watson's fairytale in a play-off
