The history of golf is dotted with small groups of individuals who have combined to define their respective eras.
From the Morrises and Parks’ of the 19th century to the so-called ‘Great Triumvirate’ of Harry Vardon, JH Taylor and James Braid who succeeded them, venerated clusters are rich in supply.
In time, history will surely come to regard Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson with the same deference.
Between them, the trio has combined for 459 major appearances and a remarkable 35 wins. Eleven of those victories have come in the oldest and most prestigious championship of them all – The Open.
Their appearances span seven decades and 59 tournaments. Indeed, in the post-War era, there have only been 17 Opens in which none of them featured.
They are, quite simply, icons of both the sport and The Open.
In terms of Opens at St Andrews, they have made a combined 25 appearances, at least one of them featuring in every championship played over the Old Course since 1957.
Who better, then, to give their opinions on the town, the course and the championship for which both have become world-renowned?
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Gentlemen, thank you for your time. I’d like to start by asking you for your earliest memory of St Andrews?
GP: It goes back to the 1955 Open Championship. I travelled alone on the…
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