The Open Championship
Runner-up: James Braid
Jack White became the first player to break 300 in The Open Championship, shooting 296. This was a landmark in scoring. He beat James Braid and J.H. Taylor by a stroke. White was the first player to benefit from the extra distance of the new ball.
The Open Championship
1904
Royal St George's · Sandwich, England
Champion
Jack White
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Winning Score
E
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Royal St George's
Location
Sandwich, England
Field Size
119 players
Cut Score
Low Round
69