How many British Opens did Peter Thomson win?

More about Peter Thomson's Open Championship wins

Peter William Thomson (23 August 1929 – 20 June 2018), born in Australia and a proud member of Victoria GC in Melbourne won the British Open Championship five times between 1954 and 1965. He also was the only golfer to win a modern major three times in succession – The Open 1954, 1955, 1956.

Only one golfer, Harry Vardon, has won the British Open more than five times.

Peter Thomson was also a well renowned course architect with "Thomson Perrett Golf Course Architects" for 51 years, helping to develop more than 180 courses in over 30 countries.

1954 The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

At the age of 23 Peter Thomson won his first Open Championship.

His total score was 283 (-9).

Runners up were Bobby Locke, Dai Rees and Syd Scott ad -8.

The total prize fund was £3,500. The winner’s share was £750.

1955 The Open Championship at St Andrews

Peter Thomson won the 1955 Open Championship with a total score of 281 (-7).

Runner up was John Falon at -5.

The total prize fund was £3,750. The winner’s share was £1,000.

1956 The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool

Peter Thomson won the 1956 Open Championship with a total score of 286 (+2).

Runner up was Flory Van Donck with a total score of 289 (+5).

The total prize fund was £3,750. The winner’s share was £1,000.

1958 The Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Peter Thomson won the 1958 Open Championship in a 36-hole Saturday playoff, four strokes ahead of Dave Thomas.

His 36 hole total score was 278 (-6).

The total prize fund was £4,850. The winner’s share was £1,000.

1965 The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Peter Thomson won the 1965 Open Championship with a total score of 285 (-7).

Runners up were Brian Huggett and Christy O'Connor Snr at -5.

The total prize fund was £10,000. The winner’s share was £1,750.