The 1975 Open Championship was the 104th Open Championship, played 9–13 July at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. In his first Open, Tom Watson won an 18-hole playoff by one stroke over Jack Newton to win the first of his eight major titles, which included five Open Championships. The Open 1975: July 9–13, 1975 at Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course. Champion: Tom Watson, at 279 (−9), playoff. Wiki link