Preview - The Open 2012

ROUND 3 REPORTS

Adam Scott moves four shots clear

Tiger Woods still a big threat

Brandt Snedeker still in touch despite 73

Putting problems cost Paul Lawrie

Zach Johnson makes a move with a 66

English hopes fade on Saturday

ROUND 4 REPORTS

Ernie Els wins as Adam Scott collapses

Adam Scott collapse joins infamous list

Bunker trouble ruins Tiger's chances

Unhappy finish for Rory McIlroy

One shot costs Graeme McDowell dear

Strong Sunday for Luke Donald

ROUND 1 REPORTS

Adam Scott leads with record 64

Tiger Woods lurks with solid 67

Tom Watson shines once again

Darren Clarke disgusted with opening 76

Mixed emotions for Rory McIlroy

Strange day for Paul Lawrie

ROUND 2 REPORTS

Snedeker surges into halfway lead

Tough day for Rory McIlroy

Tiger in the hunt with another 67

Adam Scott keeps up the pressure

68 for Luke Donald with new caddie

Richard Finch racks up a 10

Royal Lytham
Hole by hole guide to the host course of The Open Championship.

Royal Lytham 2001
The last Open at Lytham produced David Duval's only major win.

PREVIOUS TOURNAMENTS

2011: Clarke seals first major title

2010: Oosthuizen coasts to 7 shot win

2009: Cink beats Watson in playoff

2008: Harrington defends his Open title

2007: Harrington wins in a playoff

2006: Tiger seals two shot victory

2005: Tiger gains tenth major title

2004: Hamilton beats Ernie Els in playoff

2003: Ben Curtis snatches Open title

2002: Ernie Els wins Open in playoff

2001: David Duval claims first Major win

2000: Tiger gains eight shot victory

1999: Lawrie wins Open after playoff

1998: Mark O'Meara overcomes Watts

2011 Recap
Darren Clarke secures his first major at Royal St Georges.


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R4: Ernie Els wins as Adam Scott collapses

R3: Adam Scott moves four shots clear

R2: Brandt Snedeker surges into halfway lead

R1: Adam Scott leads with record 64

Bunkers the main hazard of Royal Lytham

Sergio Garcia pushed by Seve memories

R&A hopeful worst of the weather is over

David Duval returns to scene of biggest win

Rickie Fowler boosted by compatriots

Matteo Manassero in dash to The Open

Luke Donald inspired by Seve magic at Lytham

Weather can be the biggest hazard at The Open

Rory McIlroy enjoying lack of pressure

Tiger Woods set for another Open test

Lee Westwood in relaxed mood

Jacklin tells players not to worry about conditions

Darren Clarke looks to turn form around

Tiger Woods full of confidence

Bubba Watson puzzled by Royal Lytham

Wet weather creates brutal rough at Lytham

Tiger, Garcia & Rose paired together

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Final Round Up

Tee Times/Pairings - Field

Lytham Hole by Hole - Preview

Prize Money

2012 European Tour Schedule and Results

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