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Jean van de Velde Open Collapse

1999 • Golf • Player Mistake • Final Hole Collapse
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THE STORY

In the final round of the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links, Jean van de Velde held a three-stroke lead going into the 18th hole. He made a triple-bogey seven on the hole, leading to a four-hole playoff, which he lost to Paul Lawrie. (cbsnews.com)

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WHY IT MATTERS

This event is frequently cited as one of the most dramatic collapses in golf history, highlighting the psychological pressures of leading a major championship.

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