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The Open Championship

1870

Champion

Tom Morris Jr.(E)

Runner-up: Bob Kirk

Tom Morris Jr. won his third consecutive Open Championship, earning permanent possession of the Championship Belt. Under the rules, winning three consecutive times meant the trophy was kept outright. No championship was held the following year as a new trophy — the Claret Jug — was commissioned.

The Open Championship

1870

Prestwick Golf Club · Prestwick, Scotland

Champion

Tom Morris Jr.

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PosPlayerScore

1

Tom Morris Jr.

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2

Bob Kirk

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

12 strokes

Course

Prestwick Golf Club

Location

Prestwick, Scotland

Field Size

17 players

Cut Score

Low Round

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