The Open Championship
Runner-up: Willie Park Sr.
Tom Morris Sr. defended his title with a commanding 13-stroke victory, still the largest winning margin in Open Championship history. His score of 163 was exceptional for the era.
The Open Championship
1862
Prestwick Golf Club · Prestwick, Scotland
Champion
Tom Morris Sr.
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Winning Score
E
Winning Margin
13 strokes
Course
Prestwick Golf Club
Location
Prestwick, Scotland
Field Size
8 players
Cut Score
Low Round
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