British Open host Turnberry at the top of its game after a century of golf
Released on = February 27, 2007, 12:26 pm
Press Release Author = GolfPublisher Syndications
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Press Release Summary = Some things get better with age. After turning 100 this year, there\'s no time like the present for the Ailsa course at the Westin Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The legendary Ailsa has been home to three Opens prior to 2009, including the epic \"Duel in the Sun\" of 1977, pitting Jack Nicklaus against Tom Watson.
Press Release Body = By Brandon Tucker, Staff Writer, Golf Publisher Syndications
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND (Feb. 27, 2007) - Some things get better with age. After turning 100 this year, there\'s no time like the present for the Ailsa golf course at the Westin Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
The legendary Ailsa has been home to three British Opens prior to 2009, including the epic \"Duel in the Sun\" of 1977, pitting Jack Nicklaus against Tom Watson. The two played together Saturday and Sunday - and Watson never led until his two-putt birdie on the par-5 17th on Sunday. He then tapped in a two-foot birdie on the 18th to upset the Golden Bear.
If you didn\'t catch the action that sunny summer day, never fear, the duel is looped on a flat screen in the lobby in the clubhouse and is quite nostalgic.
Turnberry remains a favorite Open spot for many pro golfers.
\"So many of the world\'s best golfers have told me they enjoying to Turnberry as one of the best Open venues in the world,\" Turnberry General Manager Stewart Selbie said.
For more details visit :- http://www.golfeurope.com/course-reviews/scotland/westin-turnberry-ailsa-golf-course-scotland-south-ayrshire-5012.htm
February 27, 2007 Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. Author/Company GolfPublisher Syndications.
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