British Open 2015: What you need to know

The British Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Since it's inception in 1865, this championship has been held every year with only a handful of exceptions. Today, you can find some of the best players in the world here as they vie for what is often called “The First Major Championship of the Year.” Let's explore more about this year's tournament!

History

In 1859, with the aim of developing a tournament for those golfers who had not been fortunate enough to take part in the first British Open, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers organised a tournament. Twenty-two professionals and 22 amateurs played the event, which was won by Willie Park Jr., who beat Tom Morris Jr. by four strokes.

In 1861, the British Ladies' Golf Club was founded as the world's first ladies-only golf club. Four years later, The R&A introduced a ladies' championship alongside its open championship.

Location and format

Since its inception in 1865, the British Open has been held annually. There have been a handful of exceptions but typically it is played at the same location every year. The tournament consists of 72 holes of stroke play and it goes on for four days. This year's event will be held at Royal Troon Golf Course in Ayrshire, Scotland.

What makes the British open great?

The British Open is one of four golf major championships and it is often considered to be the first major championship of the year. Over 1,500 players from around the world vie for this prize each year so it attracts some of the best players in the world. This event is unique in that it is often held in Scotland, an area known for its rugged terrain and tricky golf courses. These factors create a thrilling challenge for the world's best players.

Who won British Open 2015

This year's British Open was won by the American golfer Jordan Spieth. He was first to take a two-stroke lead on the first day and he never let go of a larger lead. After four rounds, he had a three stroke lead going into Sunday. On the final day, he completed his victory with a round of 69 which was his lowest final round since 2012. This win marks his third major win as well as career grand slam.

Jordan Spieth is an American professional golfer who has already accomplished a great deal in his young career. He was born on 27 February 1993 and he began playing golf by the age of 2. At just 21 years old, he has now become one of the best players in the world thanks to his recent major wins. He is nicknamed "Spiether" due to the quickness of his play on the fairways and greens.

Participants

One hundred and thirty-four players are in this year's British Open. These include defending champion Rory McIlroy, world number one Jason Day, four-time major winner Phil Mickelson, two-time champion Tiger Woods, three-time winner Jordan Spieth, and 13-time major winner Jack Nicklaus.

Conclusion

The British Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Since it's inception in 1865, this championship has been held every year with only a handful of exceptions. Today, you can find some of the best players in the world here as they vie for what is often called "The First Major Championship of the Year." Let's explore more about this year's tournament! =>This event attracts many participants each year including defending champion Rory McIlroy and Jason Day who are both ranked first on their respective tours according to Golf World Rankings. The 2016 British Open will be played at Royal Troon Golf Course located in Ayrshire, Scotland which offers its own challenges that create an exciting challenge for these top tier players. Jordan Spieth won this year's tournament. He was the first to take a two-stroke lead on the first day and he never let go of a larger lead. After four rounds, he had a three stroke lead going into Sunday. On the final day, he completed his victory with a round of 69 which was his lowest final round since 2012.