1981 Open Championship

The 1981 Open Championship was a men's major golf championship and the 110th Open Championship, held from 16 to 19 July at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. Bill Rogers won his only major championship, four strokes ahead of runner-up Bernhard Langer. The Open returned to Royal St. George's for the first time since 1949, making it a new venue for all; no former champions finished in the top ten.

1981 Open Championship
Tournament information
Dates16–19 July 1981
LocationSandwich, England
Course(s)Royal St George's Golf Club
Tour(s)European Tour
PGA Tour
Statistics
Par70
Length6,827 yards (6,243 m)
Field153 players
81 after 1st cut
61 after 2nd cut
Cut150 (+10) (1st cut)
222 (+12) (2nd cut)
Prize fund£200,000
$400,000
Winner's share£25,000
$50,000
Champion
Bill Rogers
276 (−4)
Sandwich
Location in England
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