It carries the prestige of being the original "Open" championship (although the very first event was held only for British professionals) and is respected for maintaining the tradition of links play that dates back to the very invention of the game in Scotland.
It carries the prestige of being the original "Open" championship (although the very first event was held only for British professionals). It is respected for maintaining the tradition of links play. This tradition of links play dates back to the very invention of the game in Scotland.