List of The Open Championship champions By year The Open Championship champions

| Year_ | Country | Course | Location_ | Total_score | To_par_a_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | United States | Muirfield | Gullane , Scotland | 271 | −13 |
| 1981 | United States | Royal St George`s | Sandwich , England | 276 | −4 |
| 1982 | United States | Royal Troon | Troon , Scotland | 284 | −4 |
| 1983 | United States | Royal Birkdale | Southport , England | 275 | −9 |
| 1984 | Spain | St Andrews | St Andrews , Scotland | 276 | −12 |
| 1985 | Scotland | Royal St George`s | Sandwich , England | 282 | +2 |
| 1986 | Australia | Turnberry | South Ayrshire , Scotland | 280 | E |
| 1987 | England | Muirfield | Gullane , Scotland | 279 | −5 |
| 1988 | Spain | Royal Lytham & St Annes | Lytham St Annes , England | 273 | −11 |
| 1989 | United States | Royal Troon | Troon , Scotland | 275 | −13 |