Tom Lehman of the United States and his caddy Andy Martinez celebrate after winning the 125th Open Championship on 21st July 1996. Photo: Getty ImagesTom Lehman of the United States and his caddy Andy Martinez celebrate after winning the 125th Open Championship on 21st July 1996. Photo: Getty Images
Tom Lehman of the United States and his caddy Andy Martinez celebrate after winning the 125th Open Championship on 21st July 1996. Photo: Getty Images

Memories of the golfing greats on Royal Lytham’s fairways

The British Open always draws in massive crowds for the sell-out tournament.
By Claire Lark
Published 31st Jul 2020, 15:45 BST

Here we look back at some of the best golfing moments played at Royal Lytham from the Getty Images archives

Bobby Locke of South Africa with the Open trophy after winning it for the third time in four years in 1952

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Bobby Locke of South Africa with the Open trophy after winning it for the third time in four years in 1952

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Seve Ballesteros of Spain acknowledges the crowd after holing his putt on the 18th green to win the Open, 1979

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Seve Ballesteros of Spain acknowledges the crowd after holing his putt on the 18th green to win the Open, 1979

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American Ryder Cup golfer Arnold Palmer in play at Royal Lytham, 1962

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American Ryder Cup golfer Arnold Palmer in play at Royal Lytham, 1962

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Seve Ballesteros of Spain holds aloft the Claret Jug after winning the British Open in 1979

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Seve Ballesteros of Spain holds aloft the Claret Jug after winning the British Open in 1979

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New Zealand-born golfing champion Bob Charles wins the British Open Golf Championship, July 1963

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New Zealand-born golfing champion Bob Charles wins the British Open Golf Championship, July 1963

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Jack Nicklaus of the USA plays his second shot on the 15th hole during the Open Championship at the Royal Lytham, 1996. Credit: David Rogers/Allsport UK

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Jack Nicklaus of the USA plays his second shot on the 15th hole during the Open Championship at the Royal Lytham, 1996. Credit: David Rogers/Allsport UK

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