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Legendary players, like the Big Three, crowned their careers with coronations at The Open Championship. Jack Nicklaus suggests success at the Major Championships is what defines accomplishment: “I always considered the Majors to be the measuring sticks of one’s career.” Nicklaus cemented his reputation by winning The Open Championship thrice, finishing in the top five 16 times, which included seven second-place results. Gary Player achieved victories that spanned three decades, while the charismatic Arnold Palmer is often credited with resurrecting international interest in the Championship.
