The nearly men
We look back at the players who on a number of occasions, appeared destined to lift the Claret Jug, only to be denied as they finished their quests for Open Championship glory.
This episode of our All About series looks back at the players who on a number of occasions, appeared destined to lift the Claret Jug, only to be denied as they finished their quests for Open Championship glory.
Commentator Katherine Downes is joined by 91¸£ÀûÉç Golf correspondent Iain Carter and England professional Andrew Murray to discuss their memories and famous Open nearly men moments from years gone by. This includes Iain’s interviews with Jean van de Velde, Adam Scott and Ian Poulter, each of whom came within a whisker of lifting the sport’s oldest major trophy.
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5 Live Sport: All About… French Open
Bringing daily analysis of the French Open from the 91¸£ÀûÉç Tennis team.
