Darren Clarke at the 2011 British Open
Darren Clarke took his first major at Royal St. George's, finishing three strokes ahead of runners-up Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.
Darren Clarke at the 2011 British Open
Darren Clarke embraces his caddy on the 18th green of the 2011 British Open.
Louis Oosthuizen at the 2010 British Open
Louis Oosthuizen captured his first major title at the 150th anniversary of the British Open, finishing a full seven strokes clear of runner-up Lee Westwood.
Stewart Cink at the 2009 British Open
Stewart captured his first major championship at the 2009 British Open, beating 59 year-old Tom Watson in a four hole playoff.
Padraig Harrington at the 2008 British Open
Padraig Harrington won his second consecutive Open Championship title, finishing four strokes ahead of Ian Poulter.
Sergio Garcia at the 2007 British Open
Sergio Garcia missed his putt for par on the 18th green of the final round of the 2007 British Open, finishing runner-up to Padraig Harrington.
Padraig Harrington at the 2007 British Open
Padraig Harrington beat Sergio Garcia in a playoff to take home his first major title at the 2007 British Open.
Tiger Woods at the 2006 British Open
Tiger Woods is consoled by his caddy Stevie Williams after winning his third British Open in July 2006, a few months after the death of his father.
Tiger Woods at the 2005 British Open
Tiger Woods won his 10th major championship, and second British Open at St. Andrews, in July 2005, beating out Colin Montgomerie by five strokes.
Todd Hamilton at the 2004 British Open
Tood Hamilton captured his first and only major tournament title at the 2004 British Open, defeating Ernie Els in a playoff.
Ben Curtis at the 2003 British Open
Ben Curtis became the first player to win his debut major in 18 years after winning the 2003 British Open at Royal St. George's.
Ernie Els at the 2002 British Open
Ernie Els celebrates after winning the 2002 British Open, ending Tiger Woods' bid for a Grand Slam that year.
David Duval at the 2001 British Open
David Duval won his only major tournament title at the 2001 British Open, three strokes clear of Niclas Fasth.
Tiger Woods at the 2000 British Open
Tiger Woods finished eight strokes clear of the runners-up to win his first British Open and his fourth major title, becoming the youngest player to achieve the career grand slam. At -19, Woods also set the record for lowest 72-hole score in...
Jean Van de Velde at the 1999 British Open
Jean Van de Velde triple-bogeyed on the last hole at Carnoustie, squandering a five-stroke final round lead, going on to lose in a playoff to Paul Lawrie.
Paul Lawrie at the 1999 British Open
Paul Lawrie staged the biggest comeback in Open Championship history to win the 1999 British Open, being down by ten strokes at the start of the final round.
Mark O'Meara at the 1998 British Open
Mark O'Meara won his second major tournament title of the year when he beat Brian Watts in a playoff at the 1998 Open Championship.
Justin Leonard at the 1997 British Open
Justin Leonard took home his first major championship at the 1997 British Open, finishing three strokes ahead of runners-up Jesper Parnevik and Darren Clarke.
Tom Lehman at the 1996 British Open
Tom Lehman became the first American since Bobby Jones to win at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, winning the 1996 British Open by two strokes.
Constantino Rocca at the 1995 British Open
Although he would lose in a playoff with John Daly, the 1995 British Open is oft remembered for Constantino Rocca's birdie putt on the 72nd hole. He sunk the 65-footer then dropped to his knees, pounding the turf.
John Daly at the 1995 British Open
John Daly won his second major title and first Open Championship at the 1995 British Open, beating Constantino Rocca in a four-hole playoff.
Nick Price at the 1994 British Open
Nick Price won his second major and first Open Championship at Turnberry in 1994, thanks to a timely eagle on the 17-hole.
Greg Norman at the 1993 British Open
Greg "The Shark" Norman won his second British Open in 1993, shooting a final round 64, two strokes ahead of Nick Faldo.
Nick Faldo at the 1992 British Open
Nick Faldo won his third overall British Open, and second at Muirfield, in July 1992, winning by just one stroke over John Cook.
