The 1998 Open Championship was a men's major golf championship and the 127th Open Championship, held from 16 to 19 July at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. In weekend wind and rain, Mark O'Meara won his second major championship of the year and first Open Championship in a playoff over Brian Watts, the 54-hole leader. The Open 1998: July 16–19, 1998 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Champion: Mark O'Meara, at 280 (E), playoff — 2nd major title. Wiki link