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It was announced on Monday that Muirfield in Scotland would play host to the 2013 British Open. This makes it the sixteenth time that The Open, the oldest of the four golf majors and the only one held outside the US, will be held here on this Scottish course situated near Edinburgh. Nick Faldo assumedly England’s most prolific golfer won two out of his three titles on this course. Other golfing legends like Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson have all won the Claret Jug at Muirfield.

The last time the Championship was held here was back in 2002. Ernie Els, Thomas Levet, Stuart Appleby and Steve Elkington came together to compete for the first time in this tournament. Ernie Els and Thomas Levet were tied over four holes until the South African ace overcame and outplayed the Frenchman to win the Claret Jug to add to his two US Open victories. According to tradition The British Open is always held by a seaside links course so that the winds can play a vital role in influencing the points of the competing players. Indeed, the winds add even more difficulty and finesse to the game of golf, making players rely less on their golf clubs, like the Wilson Pro staff driver, and more on their skill. David Hill, director of championships at tournament organisers the Royal and Ancient Club said: “We are delighted that The Open is returning to Muirfield, an outstanding championship course that consistently produces a very worthy champion.”

Turnberry another Scottish course is going to hold the Open this year in July. St. Andrews will be holding the open next year marking 150 years of the tournament.