1975 Open Championship
The 1975 Open Championship was the 104th Open Championship, played 9–13 July at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. In his first Open, Tom Watson won an 18-hole playoff by one stroke over Jack Newton to win the first of his eight major titles, which included five Open Championships.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9–13 July 1975 |
| Location | Angus, Scotland |
| Course(s) | Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course |
| Tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,065 yards (6,460 m) |
| Field | 153 players 86 after 1st cut 63 after 2nd cut |
| Cut | 149 (+5) (1st cut) 221 (+5) (2nd cut) |
| Prize fund | £75,000 $165,000 |
| Winner's share | £7,500 $16,500 |
| Champion | |
| Tom Watson | |
| 279 (−9), playoff | |
Carnoustie
Location in Scotland
Carnoustie
Location in Angus, Scotland
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