1975 Open Championship 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. After three days of calm weather, the wind kicked up during the final round on Saturday and scores went up. Bobby Cole, the leader at 54 holes after back-to-back rounds of 66, shot a four-over 76 and missed the playoff by a stroke. Watson managed an even-par 72, capped
Simon Owen he has won two tournaments on the European Seniors Tour. He has also won the New Zealand PGA Seniors Championship on two occasions. Owen's brother Craig is also a professional golfer and played for New Zealand in the World Cup in 1979 and 1980. European Tour playoff record (1–0) "Note: Owen only played in the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship."<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1977 and 1982 Open Championships)<br> "T" indicates a tie for a place Simon Owen Simon Owen (born 10 December 1950) is a professional golfer from New Zealand. Owen was