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Steven Bottomley - Tales of The Open Apr 20, 2021

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Ranked 862nd in the world ahead of The 124th Open at St Andrews in 1995, Steven Bottomley produced an incredible performance, as told in this Original Documentary from Season 3 of The Open Podcasts.

With 10 missed cuts in his last 13 starts, nobody would have expected Bottomley, a player who attended European Tour Qualifying School eight times in his career, to qualify for The Open, let alone make the cut. What he did after that however, was even more remarkable.

With an honest retelling from Bottomley, and narration from Shane O'Donoghue, relive a wonderful underdog story from golf's original major.

The Story of 2016 - Original Documentary Apr 13, 2021

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After re-living The Duel in The Sun in The Story of 1977, this week on The Open Podcasts is The Story of 2016, a duel between Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson that was arguably just as good, if not better, than that of Nicklaus and Watson.

This Original Documentary episode, narrated by Jenni Falconer, features contributions from the Champion Stenson and his sister and father, the runner-up Mickelson and Andrew 'Beef' Johnston.

With record breaking figures and a truly awe-inspiring battle, Stenson and Mickelson will forever be associated with one other, thanks to the magic of The 145th Open at Royal Troon.

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

Lee Westwood - Tales of The Open Apr 06, 2021

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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 Lee Westwood.

One of the most consistent players over the last quarter of a century, former world number one Lee Westwood has played in the last 25 Open Championships. On more than one occasion, he has come ever so close to lifting the Claret Jug.

Through colour commentary, narration from Shane O'Donoghue and Westwood's own insight and stories, we relive the wonderful career of one Britain's finest, in this Original Documentary from The Open.

Colin Montgomerie - Tales of The Open Mar 30, 2021

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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 Colin Montgomerie, an honorary member of Open venue Royal Troon and one of the home favourites at Open Championships over the past three decades.

Arguably the greatest player never to win a major, Monty has had a long and successful career, but could never quite get over the line in The Open Championship. However, one of the finest players in European Tour and Ryder Cup history has certainly had his fair share of incredible moments in golf's original major.

Through colour commentary, narration from Shane O'Donoghue and Montgomerie's own insight and stories, we relive the wonderful career of one Britain's finest, in this Original Documentary from The Open.

The Story of 2019 - Original Documentary Mar 23, 2021

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The Open Podcasts is back with The Story of 2019, an Original Documentary episode focusing on the momentous occasion that was The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Narrated by actor and Portrush member James Nesbitt, experience the remarkable return of The Open to Northern Ireland all over again. With contributions from the Champion Golfer of the Year in Shane Lowry and runner-up Tommy Fleetwood, as well as a selection of the greatest Irish golfers of modern times in Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke, this Original Documentary is not to be missed.

A fairy tale filled with joy, celebration, drama, and one incredible champion. Listen to The Story of 2019, from The Open Podcasts, today.

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

Season 3 Trailer Mar 16, 2021

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Ready for Season 3 of The Open Podcasts? Golf's greatest stories continue, with 10 sporting documentaries coming over the next 10 weeks!

Featuring the likes of the late, great Seve Ballesteros, and stars such as Colin Montgomerie, Greg Norman, Shane Lowry, Lee Westwood, Ernie Els, Henrik Stenson and Adam Scott, The Open Podcasts is back! Every week we'll be telling the greatest stories from golf's original major with commentary, drama and plenty of familiar voices.

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Peter Alliss - A Celebration Jan 26, 2021

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With words from Jim Nantz, Andrew Cotter, Hazel Irvine and Ewen Murray, we celebrate the life of the great Peter Alliss in this special bonus episode.

Sadly passing away in December 2020 at the age of 89, Alliss transcended generations as a player, commentator, and with his incredible character. One of The Open's most recognisable figures, and one of golf's greatest characters, Alliss' humour, wit and unique style was loved and cherished by millions the world over.

In memory of the one and only Peter Alliss.

The Story of 1999 - Original Documentary Dec 15, 2020

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In the final episode of Season 2 on The Open Podcasts, we relive one of the most dramatic sporting events in history, and an unforgettable Open Championship.

This week is The Story of 1999, an Original Documentary episode from The Open focusing on The 128th Open Championship at the turn of the century, won by Scottish hero Paul Lawrie at Carnoustie. The story is told through the perspectives of the major characters of the drama, including Lawrie, Justin Leonard and Jean van de Velde, the man who looked sure to claim the Claret Jug.

Narrator Steve Rider takes us back to 1999, as Paul Lawrie's incredible golf on Sunday and a nightmare 18th hole for van de Velde help rank The 128th Open as one of the most shocking, difficult and brilliant Championships ever held.

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

Justin Leonard - Tales of The Open Dec 08, 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 the Champion Golfer of 1997, and one of the finest players of Open Championships in the past 30 years, Justin Leonard.

Leonard knows what it is like to win The Open, and to lose The Open, and in this edition of Tales of The Open, the American shares those stories in dramatic fashion. A man who has achieved so much in the game, Leonard delivered some incredible shots at Royal Troon in 1997, as well as some touching words, that cemented his place in history. He very nearly won the Claret Jug again for good measure, just two years later in 1999.

Narrator Shane O'Donoghue takes us back to the late 1990s, as through colour commentary, narration and Leonard's own insight, we relive the career of a remarkable player in this Original Documentary from The Open.

Lee Trevino - Tales of The Open Dec 01, 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 two-time Champion Golfer, and one of the most popular players in golfing history, Lee Trevino.

The Merry Mex, as he became known, is one of golf's greatest talents. From a remarkable upbringing to six major championship titles, it is perhaps Trevino's unique personality and character, as well as his exceptional talent, that endeared him to the golfing world.

Narrator Shane O'Donoghue takes us back to Trevino's two Open Championship victories, as we hear from the charismatic Trevino as to why The Open is so special to him in this Original Documentary from The Open.

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