Golf's Greatest Prize
The oldest of the four Majors, The Open Championship was first played in 1860 on the weathered terrain of Scotland’s Ayrshire coast. Over the years, Turnberry’s Ailsa course came to welcome, challenge, disappoint and thrill some of the most illustrious players of our time and their devoted fans in a variety of tournaments which culminated in the hosting of The Open for the first time in the late 1970s. Four of the most spellbinding Opens have been played at Turnberry: the 106th in 1977, the 115th in 1986, the 123rd in 1994 and the 138th in 2009. With each unforgettable moment etched in history, there is no doubt that the treasured links of Ailsa will host The Open time and time again in the years to come.
2009
—Stewart Cink after his win“It was extraordinary, it just tips the iceberg. It has been a surreal experience for me, playing a wonderful tournament on a wonderful course.”
1994
—Nick Price“There are only a handful of courses in the world that have the rugged beauty of the Ailsa course.”
1986
—Greg Norman, after the win“Some of those shots impressed even me.”
1977
—Tom Watson to Jack Nicklaus at the 16th tee of the final round“This is what it's all about, isn't it?”