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
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