But aren't there any more Britons in with a chance? Sure are. But it's eight years since Lawrie's win and the pressure is building.

Donald's game is more suited to America, but Justin Rose - fourth as an amateur in 1998 - is in form with top 10s in the Masters and US Open this year. Paul Casey has the talent, while Ian Poulter and Nick Dougherty are edging ever closer.

And then there's the old warhorse, Colin Montgomerie. The Scot, runner-up in five majors including second at St Andrews in 2005, is having another of his renaissances after winning the European Open in Ireland. And he holds the old course record at Carnoustie.