The 142nd British Open will be contested on the east coast of Scotland at Muirfield where the prized Claret Jug trophy awaits the winner after four days of play.
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The 142nd British Open will be contested on the east coast of Scotland at Muirfield where the prized Claret Jug trophy awaits the winner after four days of play.
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It is the 16th time the Open has been played at Muirfield and the course has had a makeover -- with the biggest change coming at the par-five ninth hole.
Muirfield makeover —
It is the 16th time the Open has been played at Muirfield and the course has had a makeover -- with the biggest change coming at the par-five ninth hole.
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Muirfield course manager Colin Irvine shows the new bunker that has been dug out at the ninth hole.
Muirfield makeover —
Muirfield course manager Colin Irvine shows the new bunker that has been dug out at the ninth hole.
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The historic course, which moved to Muirfield in 1891, has also been extended to a total yardage of 7192, putting it on a par with many of the other major venues.
Muirfield makeover —
The historic course, which moved to Muirfield in 1891, has also been extended to a total yardage of 7192, putting it on a par with many of the other major venues.
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The famous yellow scorecard on the 18th at Muirfield will also be complemented by LED scoreboards on the seventh, 11th, 16th and 17th holes.
Muirfield makeover —
The famous yellow scorecard on the 18th at Muirfield will also be complemented by LED scoreboards on the seventh, 11th, 16th and 17th holes.
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Ernie Els won the British Open the last time it was played at Muirfield in 2002. The South African survived a four-way play-off and won on the fifth extra hole.
Muirfield memories —
Ernie Els won the British Open the last time it was played at Muirfield in 2002. The South African survived a four-way play-off and won on the fifth extra hole.