1997 Open Championship
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The 1997 Open Championship was a men's major golf championship and the 126th Open Championship, held from 17 to 20 July at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland. Justin Leonard won his only major championship and was the fifth consecutive American to win at Royal Troon.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 17–20 July 1997 |
Location | Troon, Scotland |
Course(s) | Royal Troon Golf Club |
Tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour |
Statistics | |
Par | 71[1] |
Length | 7,079 yards (6,473 m)[1][2] |
Field | 156 players, 70 after cut[1] |
Cut | 147 (+5)[1] |
Prize fund | £1,600,000 €2,220,820 $2,680,000 |
Winner's share | £250,000 €350,000 $418,875 |
Champion | |
Justin Leonard | |
272 (−12) | |
Close
Five strokes back after a 72 in the third round, Leonard had six birdies on the front nine in the final round; he added two more at 16 and 17 for 65 (−6) to win by three strokes over runners-up Darren Clarke and Jesper Parnevik, the 54-hole leader.[3][4][5]