100 Years of the British Open
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary about the history of the British Open Championship, the oldest championship in golf. Golf at the turn of the century was essentially a British affair, and the men who dominated British golf were known as "The Great Triumvirate." Englishmen Harry Vardon and John Henry Taylor and Scottish-
Cast & Crew
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Jim Mckay
Host
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Sports
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary about the history of the British Open Championship, the oldest championship in golf. Golf at the turn of the century was essentially a British affair, and the men who dominated British golf were known as "The Great Triumvirate." Englishmen Harry Vardon and John Henry Taylor and Scottish-born James Baird captured 16 British Open Championships from 1894 through 1914. The program focuses on the golfers and golf courses that have made this championship memorable -- from Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen to Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, from the battles between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson to the collapse of Frenchman Jean Van de Velde at the 18th hole last year at Carnoustie.
Cast
Jim Mckay
Host
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Sports
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
