A Few of the Top Golf Tournaments

Golf, with a long history across Europe and the United States, has become one of the best-known sports around the world. Many global golf tournaments are held annually, but only a few are among the most prestigious. Golf champions and fans know the top four golf tournaments, collectively known as the Big Four, but others, such as the Ryder Cup and the Players Championship, are also respected in the golf community.

The Big Four comprises the British Open, the US Open, the PGA Championship, and the Masters Tournament. Professional golfers who win all four in the same year accomplish the feat of the Classic Grand Slam. Tiger Woods has come close to obtaining that title by winning the four tournaments within two years, thus earning him the Career Grand Slam instead.

The British Open, more commonly known as the Open, is the world’s oldest golf tournament. Launched in 1860, the Open originally encompassed 12 holes instead of the now-standard 18 holes. Although it was initially open only to professional golfers, the tournament now accepts amateur golfers. The Open is usually held at the historic Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, every July. The winning golfer receives the Claret Jug and the title Champion Golfer of the Year, which went to Brian Harman in 2023.

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