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The Open Championship

1896

Champion

Harry Vardon(E)

Runner-up: J.H. Taylor

Harry Vardon won his first Open Championship in a playoff against J.H. Taylor, defeating the defending champion. Vardon's overlapping grip revolutionized golf technique. He would go on to win a record six Open Championships. The rivalry between Vardon and Taylor was one of the greatest in golf history.

The Open Championship

1896

Muirfield · Gullane, Scotland

Champion

Harry Vardon

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Harry VardonPO

8378

78

77

316

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2

J.H. Taylor

77788180316—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Muirfield

Location

Gullane, Scotland

Field Size

64 players

Cut Score

Low Round

77