The Open
Golf's oldest major
The Open refers to the British Open Championship, golf's oldest major tournament, held annually in the United Kingdom since 1860.
The definite article signals its primacy—to golf purists, it's *the* open championship, all others being derivatives.
He's dreamed of winning The Open since he was a boy.
- golfClub-and-ball course sport
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- St AndrewsHistoric Scottish golf town
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