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British Open Trivia

• The largest margin of victory was 13 strokes by Old Tom Morris in 1862.

• The record for the most victories is six, by Harry Vardon. He won in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911and 1914.

• The oldest winner was Old Tom Morris, who won in 1867, aged 46 years and 99 days.

• The youngest winners was Young Tom Morris, who won in 1868, aged 17 years 5 months 8 days. Young Tom Morris was also the youngest competitor when he competed in the event in 1865, aged 14 years 4 months, 25 days.

• The oldest competitor was Gene Sarazen, who was aged 74 years, 4 months, 9 days in 1976.

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