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As the host and director of the Adventures in Golf series, film-maker and golfer Erik Anders Lang is accustomed to exploring some of the sport's most intriguing stories.
So, who better to take on the challenging yet fascinating task of distilling the illustrious 160-year history of The Open into a 17-minute journey of discovery?
A Brief History of The Open, which will be released exclusively to members of The One Club on Friday via TheOpen.com, sees Lang provide fresh insight into the many and varied tales of golf's original championship, from its humble beginnings in Prestwick to the wide-reaching modern-day event that is broadcast all around the world.
Among the standout moments of a film packed with memorable footage from the archives is an interview with Tom Watson, who recalls the closing stages of the famous Duel in The Sun in The 106th Open Championship at Turnberry, where he famously pipped Jack Nicklaus to glory in a thrilling Sunday shootout, and also suggests Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson provided an even better finale at Royal Troon 39 years later.
Watson is, of course, synonymous with The Open as a five-time Champion Golfer of the Year. However, the film also explores the perhaps lesser-known story of Allan Robertson, who can be considered the event's unsung hero.
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