The british open championship is golf's oldest and most prestigious championship.

The first St Andrews British Open was played 1873, when 26 players completed 36 holes. The british open is truly Open. Professionals and amateurs are obliged to qualify.

Check out the following log to get a feel of the tradition and heritage of the Open.

British Open History Log Book

Oldest British Open winner: Tom Morris, Sr. (46 years, 99 days),1867

Youngest British Open winner: Tom Morris, Jr. (17 years, 5 months, 8 days), 1868

Amateurs:Champions

• John Ball, 1890
• Harold Hilton, 1892, 1897
• Bobby Jones, 1926, 1927, 1930

Low 72 Holes

• 281, Iain Pyman, 1993
• 281, Tiger Woods, 1996

Champions: Most British Open Victories

• 6, Harry Vardon, (1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914)

Consecutive Victories

• 4, Tom Morris, Jr. (1868-1872, not held in 1871)

Runner-Up or Joint Runner-Up

• 7, Jack Nicklaus

Top Five Finishes

• 16, J.H. Taylor
• 16, Jack Nicklaus

Scoring: Low 72 Holes

• 267, Greg Norman (66-68-69-64), 1993

Low 72 Holes (non-winner)

• 269, Jack Nicklaus, 1977
• 269, Nick Faldo, 1993
• 269, Jesper Parnevik, 1994

Highest Winning Score

• 326, J.H. Taylor, 1894

Biggest Margin of Victory

• 13 strokes, Tom Morris, Sr., 1862

Best Comeback By Champions: After 18 Holes

• Harry Vardon, 1896, 11 strokes behind After 36 Holes
• George Duncan, 1920, 13 strokes behind After 54 Holes
• Paul Lawrie, 1999, 10 strokes behind
  
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