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Which golfer became the first from the country to win a men's major championship, capturing the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews after overcoming a water-filled bunker on the final hole?
Answer: Bob Charles — Sir Bob Charles, a right-handed golfer who famously putted left-handed, won the 1963 Open (not 1964) at Royal Lytham, beating Phil Rodgers in a 36-hole playoff to become the first left-handed major champion.
- A Michael Campbell
- B Steve Williams
- C Bob Charles ✓
- D Danny Lee
Sir Bob Charles, a right-handed golfer who famously putted left-handed, won the 1963 Open (not 1964) at Royal Lytham, beating Phil Rodgers in a 36-hole playoff to become the first left-handed major champion.