The British Open or what many golf pundits refer to as The Open Championship is the oldest of the four major golf tournaments, which started in 1860. This event takes place in July and is the third major played after The Masters and U.S. Open. England or Scotland hosts the tournament every year and the rotation is based on nine courses.

In the modern era, Tiger Woods (3), Nick Faldo (3), Pádraig Harrington (2) and Ernie Els (2) have multiple Open Championships.

In 2012, Ernie Els captured the championship from Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club with a score of 7-under (273). Some betting shops had Els listed as high as a 40/1 (Bet $100 to win $4,000) choice to win The Open Championship. The victory for Els was aided by Adam Scott, who bogeyed the last four holes. Scott finished in second at 6-under par.

The 2013 British Open will take place from Muirfield Golf Club.