Turnberry's Ailsa Course first hosted the Open Championship in 1977 when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus led the field and were paired in the final two rounds
Although this contest between the two Americans became known as the 'Duel in the Sun', an electrical storm disrupted play, causing both players to consult officials
In a dramatic final round, both players were tied after 16 holes but Watson edged ahead of his compatriot to win by a single stroke
Watson's triumph was the second of his five Open Championship victories
The Open returned to the Ayrshire course in 1986, where Bernhard Langer was one of those to thrill the galleries
Greg Norman broke the course record with his second round of 63, here playing a shot on the 18th hole
Norman's form helped him win his first major, finishing on level par, five shots ahead of Englishman Gordon Brand
The Ailsa Course played host to The Open for a third time in 1994
Jesper Parnevik put himself into a commanding position when he was three shots clear on the final tee
But it was Zimbabwean Nick Price who claimed the Claret Jug, finishing birdie-eagle-par to beat Swede Parnevik by one shot
This year's event sees Tiger Woods bidding for a 15th major win, seen here during a practice round against the backdrop of Turnberry Lighthouse
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