no, its just called "The Open", just like its just called "The Masters". its the oldest major and has been played since the late 1800s, it's never been called the British Open. its the Open or the Open championship.
anyway, no more arguing, lets get back to the point of this thread.
another player id love to see win is g mac. i haven't seen much golf recently so i don't really know who's likely to win, but he's one i always enjoy seeing do well