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Charles Curtis

Why the British Open is actually called the Open Championship, explained

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you confused as to what the heck to call the major golf tournament taking place in the UK this week, which we’ve been calling the British Open? We’re here to help.

The 2022 British Open is here, and there’s so much to be excited about. Tiger Woods is playing! There are so many contenders! The course at St. Andrews looks challenging!

But … what are we calling this thing? There are a few names for it that are being used, some official, some not. Let’s dive in:

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