'The Claret Jug is the most sought-after trophy in golf'

'The Claret Jug is the most sought-after trophy in golf'

Most American golfers dream about slipping into the Green Jacket or winning the US Open. Jordan Spieth grew up with his eyes on a prize a bit further from home
'The Open is the biggest, the oldest and the best'
'The Open is the biggest, the oldest and the best'

It was eight years ago that Darren Clarke finally won the Claret Jug that could have been his as long ago as 1997. Alex Perry found him in the mood to reminisce ahead of the Open returning to his native Portrush

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'Nobody thought an event of this magnitude would come here'
'Nobody thought an event of this magnitude would come here'

Darren Clarke grew up thinking he'd never see The Open return to Royal Portrush. Mark Townsend sat down with the Northern Irishman

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'Fifty years is a hell of a long time but I remember it vividly'
'Fifty years is a hell of a long time but I remember it vividly'

Fifty years on after winning the Open Championship at Lytham Tony Jacklin looks back on the victory that finally ended the British major drought

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McDowell proves fairy tales can come true
McDowell proves fairy tales can come true

Graeme McDowell had the golf world celebrating in unison when he qualified for the Open in his hometown of Portrush. But can he win it?

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