British Open Champions 2009-2018 Quiz

Answer: 2018

Francesco Molinari won the 2018 British Open at Carnoustie by a margin of two shots over four other golfers, which included Kevin Kisner, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele. Molinari entered the final round three shots behind but closed with a 69 to capture the title, his first major and the first ever by an Italian golfer.

He has competed on both the PGA Tour and European Tour and has represented Europe on Ryder Cup teams.

Answer: 2013

Phil Mickelson captured the 2013 British Open at Muirfield in Scotland by two strokes over runner-up Henrik Stenson. His victory marked the first time he had won the Open Championship. Mickelson's win was quite remarkable as he entered the final round five shots behind eight other golfers but he closed with a 66 to win the event. Phil joined the PGA Tour in 1992 and has won in excess of fifty tournaments worldwide.

Answer: 2016

Henrik Stenson won the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon by a margin of three strokes over second place finisher Phil Mickelson. Stenson's victory was the first time a Swede had captured this event and was his first major title. The final round was an epic battle with Mickelson in a back-and-forth duel with Stenson prevailing down the stretch. Stenson turned pro in 1998 and has won multiple European Tour Golfer of the Year awards.

Answer: 2009

Stewart Cink was victorious at the 2009 British Open, on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry, in a four-hole aggregate playoff over the legendary Tom Watson. It was the first time that he had won the Open Championship and the first major of his career. Watson had a chance to win but a bogey on the final hole forced the playoff during which Cink prevailed by six strokes. Stewart Cink turned pro in 1995 and was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1997.

Answer: 2011

Darren Clarke captured the 2011 British Open at Royal St George's in England by three shots over second place finishers Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson. Clarke's victory was his inaugural win at The Open and also his first title in the majors. His steady play during the final round was enough to hold off mild charges from Johnson and Mickelson. Clarke is from Northern Ireland and has represented Europe in numerous Ryder Cup competitions.

Answer: 2014

Rory McIlroy won the 2014 British Open at Royal Liverpool by two shots ahead of both Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia. McIlroy led the tournament from start to finish to capture the first Open victory of his career. Entering the final round, McIlroy had a six-shot lead and used that cushion to hang on for the win, closing with a 71. Rory McIlroy is from Northern Ireland and is nicknamed Wee-Mac to signify his successes in the wake of fellow countryman G-Mac (Graeme McDowell).

Answer: 2017

Jordan Spieth won the 2017 British Open held at Royal Birkdale by three strokes over second place finisher Matt Kuchar. Of note, the event marked the first time that the prize money was awarded in US dollars. Spieth held the lead throughout and highlighted by brilliant play down the stretch where he managed to score five under on the last five holes. Jordan Spieth is an American golfer, turned Pro in 2012 and was named PGA Player of the Year in 2015.

Answer: 2010

Louis Oosthuizen won the 2010 British Open at St Andrews-Old Course in Scotland, considered to be the 'home of golf'. Oosthuizen won by a huge margin of seven shots over runner-up Lee Westwood and the victory was the first major title of his career. His consistent play throughout the tournament enabled him to stay well clear of his challengers. Louis Oosthuizen is a South African golfer who has notably finished second in all four majors.

Answer: 2015

Zach Johnson was victorious at the 2015 British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland during a playoff over Mark Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen. The playoff format is a four-hole aggregate whereby total score is used to determine the winner. Johnson's win was his first Open victory and the second major of his career having previously won the Masters Tournament. Zach Johnson is an American golfer who joined the PGA Tour in 2004.

Answer: 2012

Ernie Els won the 2012 British Open held at Royal Lytham & St Annes by one stroke over Adam Scott. The victory was his second at the Open and also the fourth major title of his career. During the final round Els overcame a six-shot deficit entering the back nine when Scott faltered badly on the closing holes. Ernie Els is an accomplished South African golfer with an excess of seventy worldwide professional wins.