2023 THE OPEN
Brian Harman Wins 2023 Open Championship
First Major Victory • Royal Liverpool • July 20-23, 2023
Tournament Results
🏆 CHAMPION
Brian Harman
Final Score
271 (-13)
Margin
6 strokes
Major Wins
1
Runners-up:
Jason Day, Tom Kim, Sepp Straka (-7)
Historical Significance
Brian Harman dominated Royal Liverpool to win his first major championship with the largest margin of victory at The Open since 2017.
The 36-year-old American never let anyone get close, leading by five strokes entering the final round and cruising to a comfortable six-shot victory. His wire-to-wire performance was a masterclass in links golf, showcasing precision and course management.
Harman's victory came after years of solid PGA Tour play without a major breakthrough. At 5'7", he became one of the shortest players to win a major championship in the modern era, proving that success in golf isn't determined by size.
Key Moments
- Wire-to-wire victory with commanding six-stroke margin
- Largest winning margin at The Open since Jordan Spieth in 2017
- First major championship after 12 years on PGA Tour
- Became one of the shortest players to win a major in modern era