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Ben Curtis is an American professional golfer who won The Open Championship in 2003 at Royal St George's Golf Club. He achieved the victory on his major-championship debut while ranked approximately 396th in the world, a fact that made the result unusual in the context of a major tournament. The Open was Curtis's first major title and remains a central part of his professional record.
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What major championship did Ben Curtis win?
Ben Curtis won The Open Championship in 2003 at Royal St George's Golf Club in England. It was his first appearance in a major championship.
How unusual was Ben Curtis's 2003 Open win?
Curtis was ranked approximately 396th in the world when he won, making the result one of the most unexpected major victories. He entered the final round near the lead and held on to win by one stroke.
Where was Ben Curtis's Open Championship played?
The 2003 Open Championship was played at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. Curtis finished the tournament at 283, one stroke ahead of Thomas Bjorn and Vijay Singh.
Was Ben Curtis already a famous golfer before the 2003 Open?
No, he was a relatively unknown American professional at the time. His victory came on his major-championship debut and immediately became the defining achievement of his career.
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