the British Open
 /ðə ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈəʊpən/
  /ðə ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈəʊpən/
(also the Open)
- the British Open Golf Championship, the most important golf contest in Britain, which takes place once a year at one of several British golf courses. It is the oldest international golf event in the world, and both professional and amateur players take part.