2007 Open Championship the PGA Tour's money list. Carnoustie hosted its first Open Championship in 1931 and the 2007 Open was the seventh to be held at Carnoustie, and third consecutive to end in a playoff. Carnoustie's prestige in the golf community is irrefutable as the list of champions includes Tommy Armour (1931), Henry Cotton (1937), Ben Hogan (1953), Gary Player (1968), Tom Watson (1975) and Paul Lawrie (1999). The 1999 championship was nicknamed "Carnastie" due to how difficult the course and conditions were. Jean van de Velde stood on the 72nd tee with a three-shot lead, needing only a double-bogey to win.
Paul Lawrie to 54 holes due to strong winds." European Tour playoff record (1–2) Defeated Justin Leonard and Jean van de Velde in 4-hole playoff: Lawrie (5-4-3-3=15), Leonard (5-4-4-5=18), Van de Velde (6-4-3-5=18) CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> "T" indicates a tie for a place "Results not in chronological order prior to 2015." Cancelled due to 9/11<br> QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play<br> "T" = Tied<br> Note that the HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009. Paul Lawrie Paul Stewart Lawrie (born 1 January 1969) is a Scottish professional golfer who