Below are some of the tournament records at the British Open. More historical facts and figures about the event can be found on our British Open FAQ and British Open Winners pages.
Most Victories
6 - Harry Vardon, 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914
5 - James Braid, 1901, 1905, 1906, 1908, 1910
5 - J.H. Taylor, 1894, 1895, 1900, 1909, 1913
5 - Peter Thomson, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1965
5 - Tom Watson, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983
Scotsman Ivor Robson.
Harry Vardon and Gary Player; this was previously answered incorrectly
Phil Mickelson won The Masters. Graeme McDowell won The US Open. Louis Oosthuizen won The Open. Martin Kaymer won The USPGA Championship. (Beat Bubba Watson in 3 hole play off)
U.S. Open, Olympic club, 2nd -3rd week of June
Harry Vardon has won the most Open Championships, winning the Claret Jug 6 times (1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914).James Braid, John Henry Taylor, Peter Thomson, and Tom Watson have all won it 5 times.
The R&A states, entry is open to any golfer with a handicap of 0 or better.