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The Story of 1977 - Original Documentary Nov 24, 2020

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The Open has had many great moments, great contests and great battles, but arguably the finest of all, and one of the finest duels in golf and in sport, came in 1977.

This week on The Open Podcasts is The Story of 1977, an Original Documentary episode focusing on Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus' Duel in The Sun in The 106th Open Championship at Turnberry.

Told through the perspectives of Watson and Nicklaus, relive The Duel in The Sun and the drama that came with it in this special documentary. Narrated by Erik Anders Lang, and with the thoughts of Jim Nantz and Sir Michael Bonallack among many others, The Story of 1977 brings back to life one of the greatest Opens in history, 43 years on.

This episode has been a co-production from The R&A and IMG.

Bill Rogers - Tales of The Open Nov 17, 2020

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Telling some of the greatest stories in golf and in sports with ten new Original Documentaries. This week on The Open Podcasts is the story of 1981 Champion Golfer Bill Rogers, in the fourth edition of Tales of The Open.

A proud Open Champion who took home the Claret Jug at Royal St George's during an iconic season in 1981, Bill Rogers' story and the friendships he made in professional golf are both unique and inspiring to this day.

Narrator Shane O'Donoghue takes us back to Rogers' Open Championship triumph, as we hear from the 1981 Champion Golfer of The Year as to why The Open is so special to him in this Original Documentary from The Open.

Chris Wood - Tales of The Open Nov 10, 2020

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Telling some of the greatest stories in golf and in sports with ten new Original Documentaries. This week on The Open Podcasts is the story of Chris Wood, in the latest episode of Tales of The Open.

In 2008 and 2009, Chris Wood took the golfing world by storm, going from an unheralded amateur to competing for golf's original major twice before the age of 22. Having played in the Ryder Cup since, Wood has never held the Claret Jug, as the first time he does he wants to be able to keep it for a year.

Narrator Shane O'Donoghue guides us through the 137th and 138th Opens, as the inspiring sporting story of Chris Wood's rapid rise came so close to ending in Open Championship glory.

The Story of 2007 - Original Documentary Nov 03, 2020

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This week on The Open Podcasts is The Story of 2007, an Original Documentary episode focusing on Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and the dramatic finish of The 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Told through the perspectives of Harrington and Garcia, as well as journalists, caddies, commentators and many others, The Story of 2007 will cover all the ups, downs, thrills and spills from one of the most memorable tussles in Open Championship history.

This episode has been a co-production from The R&A and IMG.

Michael Campbell - Tales of The Open Oct 27, 2020

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Telling some of the greatest stories in golf and in sports with ten new Original Documentaries. This week on The Open Podcasts is the inspiring story of Michael Campbell, in the second episode of Tales of The Open.

An amazing character who has blazed a trail for New Zealand and for the Maori community, Michael Campbell came so close to winning an Open Championship, and cultivated a wonderful relationship with the home of golf in St Andrews.

Narrator Shane O'Donoghue takes us on a journey through Campbell's remarkable run at The 124th Open at St Andrews, and how a series of astonishing events from that day led to an incredible feat 10 years later.

Gary Evans - Tales of The Open Oct 20, 2020

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Telling some of the greatest stories in golf and in sports with ten new Original Documentaries. This week on The Open Podcasts is the remarkable story of Gary Evans, in the first edition of Tales of The Open.

A player with immense talent, Evans never won a professional tournament on the European Tour. Despite this, he is responsible for one of golf's greatest rollercoaster rides, and one of the most incredible rounds in the history of major championship golf.

Told through Evans’ perspective, narrator Shane O'Donoghue takes us on a journey through the Englishman's dramatic career in The Open, and how Evans came so close to producing an all-time triumph at The 131st Open Championship at Muirfield.

The Story of 2009 - Original Documentary Oct 13, 2020

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The Open Podcasts are back with the first of 10 new golf documentaries, telling some of the greatest stories in golf and in sports.

This week is The Story of 2009, an Original Documentary episode focusing on Stewart Cink, Tom Watson and the incredibly exciting and dramatic events of The 138th Open Championship at Turnberry.

Told through the perspectives of Cink, Watson, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Westwood, Ross Fisher and many others, alongside narration from presenter of BBC golf Hazel Irvine, The Story of 2009 will take you on a journey through all of the twists, turns and drama from one of the greatest Opens in history.

This episode has been a co-production from The R&A and IMG.

Season 2 Trailer Oct 06, 2020

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The Open Podcasts are back, telling golf's greatest stories with 10 documentary episodes over the next 10 weeks!

From Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson, Lee Westwood to Lee Trevino, Padraig Harrington to Paul Lawrie and Chris Wood to Michael Campbell, every week we'll be telling the greatest stories from golf's original major with commentary, drama and plenty of familiar voices.

Ten sports documentaries over the next 10 weeks. Subscribe now to The Open Podcasts for free, or visit our website, to never miss an episode.

Sir Nick Faldo, Ewen Murray - The Open For The Ages Round Table Jul 18, 2020

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On the second of two special bonus episodes of The Open Podcasts, Sir Nick Faldo, Ewen Murray and Iona Stephen got together for an informal chat about St Andrews and The Open For The Ages.

To celebrate The Open For The Ages this week, with the final round broadcast going live on Sunday 19th July at 11am BST, the panel spoke about all the incredible players and Championships at St Andrews they have been a part of, as well as detailed conversation about The Old Course, the beauty of links golf and the concept of The Open For The Ages, which Ewen and Iona commentate on and Sir Nick contends for!

If you enjoyed this special episode, subscribe to The Open Podcasts for plenty more podcast content, and tune in to see The Open For The Ages on Sunday 19th July at 11am BST.

Visit TheOpen.com for more.

This podcast was recorded during lockdown.

Watson, Harrington, Soly, Carter - The Open For The Ages Round Table Jul 17, 2020

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On this very special, not to be missed bonus episode of The Open Podcasts, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington, Iain Carter and Soly of No Laying Up got together for an informal chat about St Andrews and The Open For The Ages.

To celebrate The Open For The Ages this week, with the final round broadcast going live on Sunday 19th July at 11am BST, the panel spoke about all the incredible players and Championships both Padraig and Tom have been a part of, as well as detailed conversation about The Old Course, the beauty of links golf and the concept of The Open For The Ages, including who each member of the panel thinks will win!

If you enjoyed this special episode, subscribe to The Open Podcasts for plenty more podcast content, and tune in to see The Open For The Ages on Sunday 19th July at 11am BST.

Visit TheOpen.com for more.

This podcast was recorded during lockdown.