In the final round of the 2001 British Open, a leading contender’s caddie found a 15th club in the bag costing the player a 2 shot penalty. Who was the golfer?

More about the 2001 British Open when a leading contender’s caddie found a 15th club in the bag

• After birding the first from tap in distance - and no doubt feeling pumped – his caddie gave him the bad news on the 2nd tee. It was not well received.
• The mistake was made after Woosnam had warmed up with two different drivers prior to teeing off and his caddie forgot to remove the unwanted club.
• Woosnam finished the tournament T-3, 4 shots behind the winner, David Duval.
• This is an ESPN article at the time of the incident.
• And an article where Woosnam reflects 11 years on.

Woosnam is a renowned professional golfer from Wales, celebrated for his accomplishments on the international stage. Born on March 2, 1958, in Oswestry, England, Woosnam became one of the leading figures in golf during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Some highlights of Ian Woosnam's career include:

1. Major Championship Win: He won the Masters Tournament in 1991, which is his only major championship victory. This triumph solidified his place among the elite golfers of his era.

2. Ryder Cup: Woosnam has been an integral part of the European Ryder Cup team, both as a player and as a captain. He played in eight Ryder Cups between 1983 and 1997 and captained the European team to victory in 2006.

3. European Tour: Woosnam has had a highly successful career on the European Tour, where he won 29 titles. He was the leading money winner on the tour in 1987 and 1990, and he won the European Tour Order of Merit in those years as well.

4. World Golf Hall of Fame: Woosnam was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.