The Open 2009 Golf Championship

BIRKDALE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 21: 2008 British Open Champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland poses before his Champions press conference with the champions Claret Jug and his wilson 5 wood that he hit his memorable shot on the 17th hole to within three feet for an Eagle 3 during the final round. After the 137th Open Championship on July 21, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Welcome to the ultimate British Open 2009 Golf Championship betting and information website!

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, it's all right here.

The 2009 British Open Betting Tips

In 2008, Padraig Harrington won his send consecutive British Open Championship title. No doubt will the Irish golfer attempt to repeat his outstanding performance and claim the Claret Jug again in 2009. Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson, ranked 2nd and 3rd on the 2008 Open leader board, are sure to take a swing at the title.

Tiger Woods is also anticipated on the green at the 2009 British Open Golf Tournament, seeking to claim a third Open Golf Championship victory.

If you are keen to place a bet on a golfer, be sure to take a look at our 2009 British Open betting guide for a few great tips.

2009 Open Championship Venue

For the fourth time, Scotland's magnificent Turnberry golf course has been selected as the host venue for The British Open. It has now been 15 years since the last British Open Championship golf game was contested on the links golf course at Turnberry.

Visit our British Open Championship golf course preview for a comprehensive guide to Westin Turnberry facilities or join a hole-by-hole tour around the Ailsa Golf Course.

The British Open 2009 Tickets

The British Open 2009 will be played from 16 - 19 July 2009. 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 Turnberry 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. The Open Championship 2009 tickets went on sale in October 2008, and if your British Open ticket order is confirmed before 15 December 2008, the tickets arrive on your doorstep by Christmas - or make a great gift.

2009 British Open Championship tickets can easily be bought online through the R&A website.

2008 British Open Winners

You can be sure that the 2009 British Open golfers certainly aren't merely competing for a jug and a pat on the back. The 2008 British Open winner, Padraig Harrington, pocketed an incredible £750,000. Compare this to the 1st place prize of £150 won by Sam Snead in 1946, and it is certain that the 2009 British Open purse promises to be larger than ever. Click to find out more about previous British Open golf winners.

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