There really is no argument as to what it is called. It's merely a discussion about how Americans were brought up with the name, not knowing that is was NEVER The British Open. We know now, but old habits die hard sometimes. More than likely, it was the actual 1st Open of any, in golf, so they want to distinguish the fact from others.

How I will explain this to my hometown crowd is beyond me. Most in that little burg probably do not even know there is another golf tourney in the world. 🤣 Damn hillbillies. How'd they ever learn the game to begin with?

Stu1961 Winning amount in 2021 exceeds $2M--$2,070,000 to be precise. Not sure how much this change with exchange rates changes

      Bravopilot
      I keep doing the math: if in 1949 the winner's prize was less than 1/6 of the average annual salary ... then I should be making over 12 million annually now! 🤑

          Stu1961 Interesting reading on the history of the prize 'fund' of this tournament, or as they used to call it, contest. In 1871 there was no 'contest' held because there was no prize to be given to the winner..........a belt!

          How many belts do you have? 🤣

            garyt1957 You still haven't got it right. It's not 'The Open.' It's 'The Open Championship,' and the winner is known as 'the champion golfer of the year.'
            I agree that if you just say 'The Open,' it could get confusing. But 'The Open Championship' is The Open Championship, and everybody knows exactly what you are talking about.

                rsvman2 But 'The Open Championship' is The Open Championship, and everybody knows exactly what you are talking about.

                👍There it is!

                This morning's paper, I had to laugh. The headline said "The Open". Then while reading the article, it says "British Open" a few times. 🤨

                  rsvman2 I really don't care what they call it, and agree that it's always been officially "The Open Championship", but it's only in the last, what 10 years, or so they've been insisting on "The Open". And that reeks of a bit of haughtiness to me. Jack and Arnie were as respectful of the game as you can be and yet they called it The British Open and no one complained. They certainly wouldn't have done that if it in any way was a slight at the tournament. I don't have the desire but if you searched enough I'd bet you can find a guy like Peter Allis or someone calling it the British.

                    This guy calls it the British Open, looks like it's a few years old

                    The above footage, aired during Golf Channel's second-round coverage, is from the first Open at Carnoustie in 1931, when the Silver Scot Tommy Armour claimed his only claret jug. It's worth noting that the presenter in this scenario was not some bureaucrat from Ponte Vedra, but the Earl of Airlie sporting an unmistakably Scottish kilt.

                    Ok, Ok. How about the " Open Championship of the British Isles ".

                    Tee it up - let's go.

                      Eguller
                      Makes sense seeing as there's already an English Open, Irish Open, Wales Open, and Scottish Open ... or how about the Other Open? or the Extra Open?

                        This "The Open/British Open" discussion sounds like something you'd find with some of the
                        stuffy shirts over at Golfwrx!

                        Currently watching highlights from 1999 at Carnoustie, what a tough gig that was. Cut came at +13 for a cut line - I'd forgotten that, usually highlights from that year only cover Van De Velde's late meltdown and the play off.

                        Either way, DeChambeau's caddie will be in the golf shop buying more balls at the turn Thursday and Friday. Giphy - Despicable Me Reaction GIF

                        I don't see a way for Bryson to win this one, because I don't think he handles adversity very well. You have to accept there that you're going to hit good shots that turn out badly.

                        Rickie Fowler sporting the porn star look with the shades and 'stache. Even my wife grimaced at his look during his 1st tee introduction.