America's Masters champion Mark O'Meara claimed his second major of the season when the Open was last held at Royal Birkdale in 1998. O'Meara beat compatriot Brian Watts in a play-off but British fans will remember 17-year-old amateur Justin Rose, who chipped in on the 18th to finish fourth. Since then changes have been made to 16 of the 18 holes. At 7,173 yards - par 70 - it will play 155 yards longer. The alterations, including new bunkering and mounds, have been designed to make the course tighter to reward strategic play and accurate shot-making.  The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites | 
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