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.

              Surprised at how well they are all hitting fairways. And the rough does not look all that penal.

                Par4QC Hope so. I didn't bother to look at the forecast when I made my pick and if the weather stays fair his links experience isn't going to be much help. Plus someone else picked him at a lower score.

                  Par4QC Wind & rain coming in. That'll slow 'em up on scoring. Maybe.

                  And that's why I'm not crazy about the British Open, too much luck involved. The morning guys had easy conditions and the afternoon guys get wind and rain. And it might not even out tomorrow when they switch times. That and all the goofy bounces you can get on some of the courses leave way too much to chance.

                    Lefty with a smooth 80. Yikes.