With the recent passing of St Andrew's Day, what could be better than a look back at some of the greatest shots ever played on the seven courses that comprise this much-loved complex?

10. Doug Sanders – 1970

The first entry is not a great shot so much but it's certainly a memorable one that haunted Doug Sanders for a long time afterwards. One putt away from winning the 1970 Open, he was distracted by an obstruction, which he brushed away. However his alignment changed as he turned his attention back to his shot and his shot went wide taking his victory with it.

9. Jack Nicklaus – 1970

Jack Nicklaus however was more fortunate. The following day in that same tournament he and Sanders had been fighting intensely for the title on the Old Course, until it all came down to a showdown on the 18th hole. Nicklaus was eight feet from the hole and leading by one, while Sanders was four feet away. It was a close call but Nicklaus managed to chip the ball straight in and won his second Open victory.

8. Tom Watson – 1984

Another humble loss as Tom Watson intended to draw his ball into the green on the 17th hole with a 2-iron. While the plan itself was a good one it failed to pan out and the ball ended up passing the green, stopping only when it encountered the out-of-bounds wall. Unfortunately it was this shot that made all the difference in the end as it paved the way for Seve Ballesteros, but more on that later....

7. Jock Hutchison – 1921

Despite the fact there are few opportunities to score a hole in one at St Andrews, Jock Hutchison very nearly managed it twice in one round. Having practised frequently on the Old Course, he hit flawlessly straight into the 8th hole and only missed the 9th hole by mere inches. But it was enough for him to eventually emerge victorious from the playoff.

6. Tsuneyuki Nakajima – 1978

The 17th hole is notorious for its Road Hole bunker that many find impossible to escape and Tsuneyuki Nakajima was one such victim, whose exploits resulted in the bunker earning a new nickname: The Sands of Nakajima. It wasn't until his fourth attempt that he escaped successfully but it set him back, leaving his chance for victory buried in the sand.

5. Bobby Jones – 1927

Bobby Jones had already made a name for himself with several major wins already behind him, and at the 1927 Open he showed no signs of stopping. One particular highlight was his putt on the 5th hole which allowed him to lead by six shots. This would end up being the margin he would win by, as he set a new record championship score of 285.

4. Kel Nagle – 1960

While Arnold Palmer was trail blazing his way through the Old Course and Jack Nicklaus was still just a promising, fresh, new talent, spectators were surprised when Kel Nagle not only held his own against the champion but started the final round ahead by four. Palmer put up quite a fight of course but the moment of truth came on the 18th hole when Nagle achieved what he would call the best shot of his life, winning him the tournament by a single shot.

3. Tiger Woods – 2000

2000 was the year Tiger Woods began his Tiger Slam winning streak, culminating with his victory at the Masters the following year. The Open Championships was his second victory in this run, which he achieved with flying colours. It's hard to choose just one shot here but it was a notable event as Woods broke the record when he managed to finish at 19 below par.

2. John Daly – 1995

Expectations were low for 1991 PGA champion John Daly, who by this point had suffered several alcohol-related problems. Barely making his way in as the ninth reserve, he managed to up his game and catch up with opponent Michael Campbell. By the time the final hole rolled around it was between him and Constantino Rocca. Victory seemed imminent until Rocca managed to curve his ball into the hole and it would take a play-off to decide the winner. But Daly pushed on and took the trophy.

1. Seve Ballesteros - 1984

Seve Ballesteros was leading, but only by one stroke, as he approached the 18th hole. Tension was high and the crowd held their breaths as he curled the ball towards the hole. As it teetered on the edge it began to look as if he hadn't quite hit the ball hard enough. But after an eternity it dropped in and won him his fourth major Championship, prompting him to excitedly pump his fist and salute the crowd.