The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later the venue rotated between a select group of coastal links golf courses in the United Kingdom.
Most played courses
Most wins
Oldest winner
46 years, 102 days, 1867
Youngest winner
17 years, 156 days, 1868
Lowest final score
Henrik Stenson, 2016; Cameron Smith, 2022
Lowest round
Branden Grace, 3rd round, 2017
Lowest round to par
Paul Broadhurst, 3rd round, 1990; Rory McIlroy, 1st round, 2010
Most runner-up finisher
1964, 1967, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1979