Golf: Today at The Open Season 2008 Episode 1

Day One

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Season 2008 Episode 1

Hazel Irvine presents a look back at the best moments from the first day of The Open at Royal Birkdale, the third, and arguably most prestigious, Major of the year. The Claret Jug is one of the most sought-after prizes in the game and was won last year by Padraig Harrington, who is among several European stars aiming to benefit from the absence through injury of world number one Tiger Woods. The three-time champion was never quite close enough to the leaders last year to mount a serious challenge, with Harrington eventually coming from behind on the final day to secure a momentous victory