British Open Championship Sets Major Record at 20-Under Par

The British Open Championship, the oldest major golf tournament run by the R&A since 1860, is a prestigious 72-hole event played over four days with a 156-player field cut to the top 70 and ties after two rounds. Historically, winning scores against par have varied, with the most common winning score being 12 under par, while scores over par are rare, occurring only seven times since 1938. The tournament is notable for its variety of course pars, including par-72, par-73, and even a par-68 in 1947, reflecting the diversity of venues in its rotation. Legendary golfers such as Harry Vardon, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus have multiple wins, underscoring the event's rich history and competitive prestige. In senior women's amateur golf, the British Senior Women’s Amateur Championship sees top international players, such as Shelly Stouffer and Tracy Eakin, competing on challenging courses like Walton Heath’s New Course, with players demonstrating skillful management of the firm, fast heathland conditions. Meanwhile, the New York State Men’s Amateur Championship is an important regional event, held in 2025 at Yahnundasis Golf Club, featuring top amateur talent competing for exemptions into the U.S. Amateur.