[1] Fred Couples won two strokes ahead of Gary Hallberg.

[2][3] The Ailsa Course at Turnberry, situated 80 kilometres south of Glasgow, Scotland, on headland along the Firth of Clyde, overlooking the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, was initially opened with 13 holes in 1901, designed by Willie Fernie, and later completed to 18 holes.

18-hole stroke play qualifying rounds were held on Monday, 23 July, on three places in Scotland, for players who were not already exempt.

2011 champion Russ Cochran did not compete to defend his title, due to a back injury.

1988, 1990 and 1997 champion Gary Player withdraw prior to the first round due to a neck injury.