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The Open Championship

1912

Champion

Ted Ray(E)

Runner-up: Harry Vardon

Ted Ray won his only Open Championship at Muirfield, with Harry Vardon runner-up. Ray was a powerful hitter known for his large, flowing swing. He also won the US Open in 1920, one of only a few players to win both Opens.

The Open Championship

1912

Muirfield · Gullane, Scotland

Champion

Ted Ray

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Ted Ray

717376

75

295

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2

Harry Vardon

75728171299—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

4 strokes

Course

Muirfield

Location

Gullane, Scotland

Field Size

243 players

Cut Score

Low Round

71