The Open Past Winners
| Year | Venue | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | St Andrews | Zach Johnson |
| 2014 | Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) | Rory McIlroy |
| 2013 | Muirfield | Phil Mickelson |
| 2012 | Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club | Ernie Els (2) |
When was the last time an Englishman won the open?
1969
It has been 29 years since Nick Faldo became the last English golfer to win the Open. And it has been a ghastly 52 years—when a group of young Liverpudians called the Beatles were still together—since an Englishman won the Open in England, back in 1969.
When was the Open last at Muirfield?
2013
The Open Championship was first held at Muirfield in 1892 and has hosted 16 times, the last in 2013.
Who was the last Englishman to win a major?
6) Justin Rose. There are only 19 Englishman to have won a Major and one of the most recent of those, Justin Rose, is more than deserving of his place on the list.
Which golfer has won the most British Opens?
Harry Vardon
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 won the British Open 3 times?
Nicklaus won three times (1966, 1970, 1978) and had a record seven runner-ups. American Lee Trevino also made his mark winning his two Opens back to back in 1971 and 1972, the latter denying Nicklaus a calendar year Grand Slam.
Who won 2016 Open?
Sweden
Henrik Stenson
2016 Open Championship/Winners
Who has the most British Open wins?
Harry Vardon, the man whose name is on the Vardon Trophy for the best annual scoring average, has the distinction of winning the most British Open Championship wins. He won the British Open six times in his career. Jack Nicklaus also shares the record for the most PGA Championship wins, winning the Wanamaker trophy five times in his career.
Who are the past winners of the British Open?
Park and the man he beat in that first British Open by two strokes, Old Tom Morris, are among those golfers who have won the Open Championship multiple times, but they did not win the most titles. That honor goes to Harry Vardon, who earned six Open titles.
What is the British Open golf tournament?
The Open Championship. The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is an annual golf tournament conducted by The R&A. It is one of the four major championships in professional golf, and is the oldest of the four.
