The Open Championship
First held1860
FrequencyAnnual
Top 4 Open titles
1
United KingdomHarry VardonOpen wins189618981899190319111914
United KingdomHarry VardonOpen wins1896189818991903191119146
2United KingdomJ.H. TaylorOpen wins18941895190019091913
United KingdomJ.H. TaylorOpen wins189418951900190919135
3United KingdomJames BraidOpen wins19011905190619081910
United KingdomJames BraidOpen wins190119051906190819105
4
AustraliaPeter ThomsonOpen wins19541955195619581965
AustraliaPeter ThomsonOpen wins195419551956195819655
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The Open Championship 2026 in Southport
CountryUnited Kingdom
United KingdomCitySouthport
VenueRoyal Birkdale
Dates16-19 Jul 2026
StatusScheduled
Format72-hole links major