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Behind the Scenes: The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex
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Behind the Scenes: The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex

WEDNESDAY 

Carnoustie

08:47- Practice rounds get underway on the first tee at Carnoustie Golf Links ahead of the 30th Senior Open.

First tee at Carnoustie

 

09:25- Ground staff continue final preparations, including here on the green of the 483-yard par four 18th, called Home.

18th green at Carnoustie

12:05- Two-time Senior Open winner Bernhard Langer spoke to the media in the clubhouse before his afternoon practice round.

Bernhard Langer

15:02- Eight-time Major Championship winner Tom Watson pays a visit to the media centre, describing Carnoustie as "all teeth."

Tom Watson

16:20- Home favourite Colin Montgomerie was next in to discuss the week ahead.

Colin Montgomerie

THURSDAY

09:07 - Jean van de Velde and Ian Woosnam catch up before teeing off alongside 1996 Open Championship winner Tom Lehman.

Jean van de Velde and Ian Woosnam

10:32- Everything an announcer needs to send the players on their way from the first tee.

On the first tee

18:32- The view in the media centre as play draws to a close.

Media Centre at Carnoustie

FRIDAY

13:50 - John Daly gives his thoughts on his second round 73, a score that saw him finish for the day at one over par.

John Daly

13:52- Tom Watson talks to the media following his second round 70.

Tom Watson

SATURDAY

10:56 - Daly making last minute preparations on the range in some trademark trousers

John Daly

18:14 - Miguel Angel Jiménez refuels in the media centre after his stunning third round of 65.

Miguel Angel Jiménez

SUNDAY

09:20- The Senior Claret Jug on display on the first tee as the early starters begin.

The Senior Claret Jug

14:35- Tom Watson conducts his final interview of the week after shooting a round of one under par. The American made four birdies on Sunday to make it 17 for the week at Carnoustie.

Tom Watson

18:54- Champion Paul Broadhurst answers questions following his two-stroke victory. His triumph means he will qualify for The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next year.

Paul Broadhurst

19:58- The scene on the 18th following the conclusion of the tournament - a view that the best players in the history of the game have all witnessed.

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