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Welcome to the home of the British Open - more properly called the Open Championship - on About.com. The British Open golf tournament is one of the four golf majors, and the oldest, dating back to the 1860s.

2008 British Open
• When: July 17-20
• Where: Royal Birkdale, Lancashire Course, Lancashire, England
• Defending champ: Padraig Harrington
• TV: TNT/ABC
Official Web site

British Open Golf Tournament - Facts, Figures, Trivia

Take the British Open Quiz
How well do you know your British Open trivia? This quick, 10-question quiz will test your knowledge.

British Open Past Champions
The British Open dates back to 1860, and you can see every champion through the years on this list.

British Open Records
Wondering about the oldest and youngest winners? The tournament scoring record? Browse through some of the British Open records.

FAQ
• What is a "links" course?
• What is the origin of the Claret Jug?

Gallery: Royal Liverpool
Check out these photos of Royal Liverpool, site of the 2006 British Open.

Future Sites
• 2008: Lancashire Course at Royal Birkdale
• 2009: Ailsa Course at Turnberry
• 2010: The Old Course at St. Andrews
• Royal St. George's
• Royal Lytham & St. Annes

More of Golf's Major Events
• The Masters
• U.S. Open
• PGA Championship
• Ryder Cup
• Presidents Cup