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.
• You can watch Woosnam’s reaction to the news from his caddie in this video clip showing highlights of the 2001 British Open. The 1:05 mark shows his brilliant tee shot on the1st hole for a tap in birdie before the news of the extra driver.