The Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world and, as such, will always hold a special place in the fabric of the game. It is among the most prestigious events in any sport, too, with its Claret Jug one of the most striking trophies it is possible to lift.
Many of the sport's greatest players have won The Open during their time while plenty have not - some even letting a golden opportunity to immortalize their name slip by in agonizing fashion.
