February 15th, 2008
Why Hogan Hated Carnoustie
Players referred to it as “Carnasty” in 1999, the last time the British Open was held there. Jack Nicklaus called it the “hardest of all championship venues.” Experts say it’s among the toughest links course in the world, if not the toughest. This week the world’s greatest golfers return to Carnoustie Championship Course to play the 2007 British Open. Judging by past Opens, players may be getting free golf lessons courtesy of the Scottish course.