in the summer of 2018, as part of the golf films franchise, golf channel premiered “go down swinging: the 1999 open at carnoustie.” that film – which aired just prior to nbc's and golf channel's exclusive live coverage of the 2018 open championship at carnoustie( scotland) – highlighted one of the most unforgettable collapses ever in major championship golf. the film recounted the 1999 open when jean van de velde surrendered what seemed like inevitable victory with a three-shot lead on the 72nd and final hole.