The 1954 Open Championship was the 90th Open Championship, played 7–9 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Peter Thomson, age 23, won the first of his five Open titles by one stroke over runners-up Bobby Locke, Dai Rees, and Syd Scott. This was the first time the championship was held at Royal Birkdale. The Open 1954: July 7–9, 1954 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Champion: Peter Thomson, at 283 (−9). Wiki link