1978 British Open

July 15, 1978 – St. Andrews (Old Course), St. Andrews, Scotland

Nicklaus ended his longest drought without a major since 1970 by winning his second British Open championship at St. Andrews. Nicklaus closed with back-to-back 69s to nab a two-shot victory over four players, and his fourth Claret Jug. The bogey-free 69 on Sunday was the difference for Nicklaus. Simon Owen led with three shots to go before bogeys on 16 and 17 finished his chances.