British Open FAQ

Below are frequently asked questions about the British Open golf tournament. Click on one of the questions to find the answer. You can find plenty of related material on our British Open Records and British Open Winners page.

• Can I enter a British Open qualifier?
• What is the British Open cut rule?
• What is the Open rota?
• How did the Claret Jug become the British Open trophy?
• When and where was the first British Open played?
• How many golfers played the first British Open?
• Who won the first British Open?
• Who was the first golfer to win the tournament twice, three times, and four times?
• Who was the first 5-time winner of the Open Championship?
• Which golfer has won the most British Open titles?
• Who was the first to break 70 in a British Open?
• Who was the first non-Scot to win the British Open?
• Who was the first non-Brit to win the British Open?
• Who was the first American to win the British Open?
• What are the British Open scoring records?
• What is the largest margin of victory?
• Who is the youngest winner of the British Open?
• Who is the oldest winner of the British Open?
• Who is the last amateur to win the British Open?
• Which golf course has been the tournament site most often?
• What is a links course?

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