open championship
[/ˈoʊpən ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/]
nounpl: open championships
campeonato aberto
1. A sports competition or tournament that is open to all eligible participants, regardless of professional or amateur status, without entry restrictions beyond basic qualifications
Tiger Woods won the Open Championship three times during his career.
Tiger Woods venceu o Campeonato Aberto três vezes durante sua carreira.
2. Specifically in golf, one of the four major championships, also known as 'The Open' or 'The British Open'
The Open Championship is held annually at various golf courses throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
O Campeonato Aberto é realizado anualmente em vários campos de golfe no Reino Unido e Irlanda.
3. Any prestigious sporting event that permits participation from both amateur and professional competitors
The tennis open championship attracts players from around the world.
O campeonato aberto de tênis atrai jogadores de todo o mundo.
In golf culture, 'The Open Championship' is one of four major tournaments that define a golfer's legacy. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'campeonato aberto' is used more generally for any sports competition open to all eligible participants. The distinction between amateur and professional is less relevant in modern sports, making open championships increasingly common and prestigious in international athletics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
win an open championship
compete in an open championship
qualify for an open championship
defend one's open championship title
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