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.

1975 Open Championship
Tournament information
Dates9–13 July 1975
LocationAngus, Scotland
Course(s)Carnoustie Golf Links
Championship Course
Tour(s)European Tour
PGA Tour
Statistics
Par72
Length7,065 yards (6,460 m)
Field153 players
86 after 1st cut
63 after 2nd cut
Cut149 (+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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