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.

Round summaries

First round

Thursday, 16 July 1981
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T1

Second round

Friday, 17 July 1981
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1

Third round

Saturday, 18 July 1981
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1

Final round

Sunday, 19 July 1981
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1