The 2012 Open Championship was a men's major golf championship and the 141st Open Championship, held from 19 to 22 July at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. Ernie Els won his second Claret Jug, one stroke ahead of runner-up Adam Scott. Tiger Woods and Brandt Snedeker finished tied for third, four strokes behind Els, who gained his fourth major title. The Open 2012: July 19–22, 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Champion: Ernie Els, at 273 (−7) — 4th major title. Wiki link