Harry Vardon is the winningest golfer having won the event 6 times in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, and 1914. In recent decades, the standout is Tom Watson who won 5 times in the late 70s and early 80s (1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, and 1983). During this period, three other golfers snagged 3 titles: Gary Player (1959, 1968, 1974), Jack Nicklaus (1966, 1970, 1978), Seve Ballesteros (1979, 1984, 1988), and Nick Faldo (1987, 1990, 1992).