What golfer has won the most British Opens?

Harry Vardon
Harry Vardon holds the record for the most Open Championship victories, winning six times during his career.

How many British golfers have won the Open?

Harry Vardon won the Open six times—more than any other player—and four golfers, including Thomson and Watson, won five championships. South African Gary Player, who won the title in 1959, 1968, and 1974, holds the record for the most appearances in the Open, with 46.

Who was the last Brit to win the British Open?

Nick Faldo
It has been 29 years since Nick Faldo became the last English golfer to win the Open.

Who was the last British golfer to win the British Open?

The last golfer to win the British Open while playing as an amateur was Bobby Jones, who was victorious in his Grand Slam year of 1930.

Who is oldest player to win British Open Golf?

Oldest British Open Winner. The all-time recordholder as oldest winner of the British Open is Old Tom Morris, who won in 1867 when he was 46 years and 102 days old. Post-1900, the oldest winner is Roberto De Vicenzo, who was 44 years and 92 days old old when he won the 1967 Open Championship . One other golfer over the age of 44 won post-1900, and that is Harry Vardon.

What golfer won the British Open twice?

Harry Vardon holds the record of most British Open victories with six. Four golfers are tied at second with five championships, including the legendary Tom Watson. Gary Player, who twice won the tournament in 1968 and ’74, holds the record for most appearances at a staggering 46 times – talk about longevity.

How much does the winner of the British Open get?

The winner of The Open Championship, formerly The British Open, makes $1.89 million. The first two finishers of the tournament make over $1 million as second place earns just over $1 million. The tournament gives out a total of $10.5 million to all the participants.