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British Open trophy

British Open trophy

In 1963 Bob Charles became the first – and to date only – New Zealander to lift The Golf Champion Trophy, better known as 'The Claret Jug', by winning the British Open golf championship. His was also the first major championship won by a left-hander, a feat that would not be repeated until 2003.

Changing trends - sport, 1940-60

Professionals in an amateur age