FAQS

Some of the common Open golf questions regarding the Open Championship 2009 and Open golf betting:

• What year was the first British Open played?

  The first Open was played in 1860 and was won by Scotsman, Willie Park. It was played at the Old course at St Andrews.

• Where is the Open being Played in 2010?

  The 2010 Open will be played at St Andrews.

• Who has won the British Open the most times?

  Harry Vardon who won it six times.

• Is it easy to visit and find accommodation in Turnberry for the duration of the tournament?

  Yes check out the visitor guide on this site.

• Where exactly is Turnberry?

  Turnberry is in the County of Ayrshire on the western coast of Scotland

• What is the best type of bet to have on a player in the Open?

  The favoured bet is to back a player each way to win. Bookmakers tend to pay out on the at least fhe first six players home.