Padraig Harrington, winner of the 2007 Open Championship at 'Carnasty,' is well versed in its tricks, but he is always learning. Carnoustie is one of those courses that will be a classic links ...

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francis Ouimet winning the 1913 U.S. Open against Ted Ray and Harry Vardon springs immediately to mind. So does Sam Snead seeing off Ben Hogan to claim the 1954 Masters.

Their own experience only affirms what seems to be a unified opinion about this year's British Open. Ernie Els says links golf is one of his strengths. That will be put to the test at Carnoustie.

Paul Lawrie began the final round of the British Open 10 strokes off the lead. He leaves Carnoustie as Open champion after winning a four-hole playoff with Jean Van de Velde and Justin Leonard ...