The 1976 Open Championship was the 105th Open Championship, played 7–10 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Johnny Miller won his only Open championship, six strokes ahead of runners-up Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus. It was Miller's second and last major championship title; his first was the U.S. Open in 1973. The Open 1976: July 7–10, 1976 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Champion: Johnny Miller, at 279 (−9) — 2nd major title. Wiki link