This work examines the evolution and historical significance of The Open Championship, the oldest golf tournament in the world, during the post-World War II era. Authors Michael Hobbs and Peter Alliss, the latter a renowned professional golfer and broadcaster, leverage their deep industry knowledge to document the shifting landscape of the sport. The text provides a chronological account of the tournament's development, highlighting how changes in equipment, course management, and international participation transformed the competition into a global sporting event.

The subject matter points to a comprehensive, specialist text that serves as a definitive record for golf historians and enthusiasts of the sport's mid-century era. The collaboration between a seasoned journalist and a legendary player provides a balanced perspective that combines technical observation with historical narrative.