The 137th Open, at Royal Birkdale, will be remembered for its wild weather, its pure drama - and for a champion who almost didn't play in the tournament.

Padraig Harrington, defending the trophy, admitted on the eve of the first round that had it not been The Open, he would not have played.

With Tiger Woods absent due to injury, the spotlight switched to former world number one, Greg Norman. At 53 years of age, the "shark" delighted the huge galleries and with only 9 holes to go in round four, Norman sat atop the leaderboard.

With patience and fortitude, Harrington prevailed, and repeated as champion. Watch this exciting tournament and all the drama unfold.

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