The Open Championship
Runner-up: Tony Cerda
Max Faulkner won the only Open Championship held in Ireland, at Royal Portrush. Faulkner was a flamboyant character known for his colorful clothes. He won by two strokes over Tony Cerda of Argentina. Royal Portrush would not host The Open again until 2019, a gap of 68 years.
The Open Championship
1951
Royal Portrush Golf Club · Portrush, Northern Ireland
Champion
Max Faulkner
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Winning Score
E
Winning Margin
2 strokes
Course
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Location
Portrush, Northern Ireland
Field Size
193 players
Cut Score
Low Round
70