The 1939 Open Championship was the 74th Open Championship, held 5–7 July at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. Dick Burton won his only major title, two strokes ahead of runner-up Johnny Bulla. The purse was £500 with a winner's share of £100. It was the last Open played for seven years, due to World War II. The Open 1939: July 5–7, 1939 at Old Course at St Andrews. Champion: Dick Burton, at 290 (−2). Wiki link