Ted Ray led wire-to-wire and won the championship, four strokes ahead of runner-up Harry Vardon, the defending champion.

[4][5] Following the problems caused by the large number of entries in 1911, qualification was re-introduced and took place on 20, 21, and 22 June.

[2][6] There 21 qualifiers on the second day at 162 or better, led by Ted Ray on 153.

[1][9] After the first two rounds on Monday, Ray led on 144, with Vardon at 147, James Braid on 148, and George Duncan in fourth at 149.

[4] Despite his weight and with his nearest rivals still to complete their rounds, Ray was carried off the final green in triumph by some of his friends.