Jean Van de Velde is a name that the younger fans of the game may not be too familiar with. However, it’s fair to say that he was involved in one of the worst, yet most memorable, collapses in major championship history 27 years ago.
It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish. While that isn’t always true, it is for these sporting events. Some games are forever emblazoned in our minds due to the plays that ended the contests.
For the eighth time in the history of the grand event, Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland will play host to the Open Championship. Considered by many a golfer to be the toughest course among courses in the Open rotation, Carnoustie's daunting track can humble even the best in the world.
Sports choke jobs are as heartbreaking for fans as they are for the teams and players directly responsible, and it can take a long time to get over them — if ever.