Rough start: the first British Open at Muirfield, in 1892, barely averted a boycott
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers moved the British Open from Musselburgh to Muirfield in 1892. The Honourable Company raised the prize money to 110 pounds when a conflicting tournament was scheduled at Musselburgh.
Publication Name: Golf Magazine
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-5493
Year: 1992
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James Braid
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Scottish golfer James Braid won the British Open in 1901 and went on to become one of golf's greatest players. His life and playing career are profiled.
Publication Name: Golf Magazine
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-5493
Year: 1991
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Deja vu
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Golfer Byron Nelson won the 1942 Masters Tournament by defeating Ben Hogan. Nelson also beat Hogan in a caddie's tournament in 1927.
Publication Name: Golf Magazine
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1056-5493
Year: 1992
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