The 2026 Open Championship is about to get underway. Here are 12 records from one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.
The Open is the oldest of golf's four major championships, first played at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860, where Willie Park Sr. won the inaugural tournament.
Since then, a lot of history has been made, here are 12 records every golfer should know heading into the 154th Open Championship.
1. Lowest Single Round Score
Branden Grace set the record when he shot a 62 at Royal Birkdale in 2017. It was the first time any player broke 63 in a men's major championship.
2. Lowest 36-Hole Score
Louis Oosthuizen holds the record for the lowest 36-hole score, he shot an 11-under par (64-65, 129) at Royal St George's in 2021.
3. Lowest 54-Hole Score
Shane Lowry shot 16-under par (67, 67, 63) at Royal Portrush in 2019.
4. Holes-in-One Made at The Open Championship
There have been a recorded 27 official holes-in-one in the modern era of The Open Championship dating back to 1981. Paul McGinley is the only player since 1981 to record two holes-in-one (1992, 1996).
5. Most Open Championship Wins
Harry Vardon holds the record for the most Open Championship wins, earning the title six times in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and 1914.
6. Most Consecutive Open Championship Wins
Tom Morris Jr. won four years in a row in 1868, 1869, 1870, and 1872 (there was no championship in 1871).
7. Most Open Championship Appearances
Gary Player played 46 consective Open Championships, his streak began in 1956 and played in every single one until 2001.
8. Most Open Championship Top 5 Finishes
Jack Nicklaus and J.H. Taylor are tied for the record for the most top-5 finishes in at the Open Championship, with 16 each.
10. Youngest Open Championship Winner
Tom Morris Jr. is the youngest Open Champion, winning the title in 1868 at just 17 years old.
11. Oldest Open Championship Winner
Tom Morris is the oldest winner of The Open Championship, winning the title in 1867 at 46 years old.
12. Top 5 Courses to Host The Open Championship
St. Andrews: 30
Prestwick: 24
Muirfield: 16
Royal St. George's: 15
Royal Liverpool: 13
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