The Open 2009 Golf Championship

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 19: Stewart Cink of USA looks at the Claret Jug after his victory in a play off against Tom Watson of USA following the final round of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 19, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Welcome to the 2009 British Open Golf Championship guide.

The British Open Golf Tournament is the oldest of all four major golf championships and the only one that is not hosted on US soil.

If you're browsing for British Open history, seeking some solid golf betting tips, analyzing the British Open live odds or buying Turnberry tickets, you'll find all the information you need right here.

2009 British Open Winner - Stewart Cink

You can be sure that the British Open golfers certainly aren't merely competing for a jug and a pat on the back. The 2009 British Open winner, Stewart Cink, pocketed an incredible £750,000 while runner up Tom Watson cashed in on £450,000. Compare this to the 1st place prize of £150 won by Sam Snead in 1946, and it is certain that the next British Open purse promises to be larger than ever. Click to find out more about previous British Open golf winners.

British Open Tickets

Traditionally, the prestigious British Open Championship is contested annually in July on the weekend of the third Friday, after the US Masters and the US Open.

If you are planning on travelling to British Open venue to watch the golf pros such as Padraig Harrington and Tiger Woods tee off, make sure you get your hands on British Open Championship tickets soon. British Open Championship tickets can easily be bought online through the R&A website.

2010 Open Championship Venue

The 139th British Open Championship will be held on the oldest golf course in the world -  Old Course at St Andrews, Fife from 12 to 18  July 2010. St Andrews has hosted the British Open over 27 times since 1873. World number one, Tiger Woods has claimed 2 of his British Open titles here in 2000 and 2005, can he win a third in 2010?

Read more about the the 2009 and 2010 Open Championship venue.