Jack White won his only major title, one stroke ahead of runners-up James Braid and J.H.

[3] Those within nineteen strokes of the leader made the 36-hole cut, with the additional provision that the final day's field had to contain at least 32 professionals.

The opening round on Wednesday was cold and windy, which led to some high scoring.

James Sherlock set a new record for the Open with 71, while Willie Park Jr. scored 72; 52 players were within nineteen strokes of Vardon and made the cut at 168 or better.

[5] Overnight rain and light winds made for some low scoring on Friday.