The 1960 Open Championship was the 89th Open Championship, played 6–9 July at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. In the centenary year of the Open Championship, Kel Nagle prevailed over Arnold Palmer by a single stroke; this year marked the championship's re-emergence as a major stop for American players. The Open 1960: July 6–9, 1960 at Old Course at St Andrews. Champion: Kel Nagle, at 278 (−14). Wiki link