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How Jean van de Velde threw away the Open Championship at Carnoustie in one of the most famous meltdowns in sports history
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How Jean van de Velde threw away the Open Championship at Carnoustie in one of the most famous meltdowns in sports history
![The Open on Twitter: "Jean van de Velde was still smiling despite finding the Barry Burn with his third shot on the final hole at Carnoustie ⛳️ Watch the incredible moment below The Open on Twitter: "Jean van de Velde was still smiling despite finding the Barry Burn with his third shot on the final hole at Carnoustie ⛳️ Watch the incredible moment below](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpcuI_EU8AMS8KP.jpg:large)
The Open on Twitter: "Jean van de Velde was still smiling despite finding the Barry Burn with his third shot on the final hole at Carnoustie ⛳️ Watch the incredible moment below
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