The 1968 Open Championship was the 97th Open Championship, played 10–13 July at Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland. Gary Player won the second of his three Open titles, two strokes ahead of runners-up Bob Charles and Jack Nicklaus. It was the fifth of Player's nine major titles. The Open 1968: July 10–13, 1968 at Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course. Champion: Gary Player, at 289 (+1) — 5th major title. Wiki link