Royal Troon: Looking back at eight British Open champions

By Josh Morris | Jul 15, 2016

TROON, SCOTLAND - JULY 30: The 123 yards par 3, 8th hole 'Postage Stamp' on the Old Course at Royal Troon the venue for the 2016 Open Championship on July 30, 2015 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) /

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In 1989, Mark Calcavecchia won his only major, but it was yet another letdown for Greg Norman.

At the 1989 Open, it seemed to be Greg Norman’s year. As the Aussie said during the tournament, “I’ve had a few majors taken from me. Maybe it’s my turn to have one handed to me.” But he was obstructed as the 29-year-old Mark Calcavecchia won his only major championship on the links of Royal Troon. Calcavecchia won it in a playoff over Norman and Wayne Grady, who had held the lead for most of the tournament. Although Calc had a great career, this stands as the definitive highlight.

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