Open and Shut Out

Most British Opens entered without taking home the first prize and their best finishes:

* 1. Sam Torrance, 25 tries at British Open: 5th

* 2. Raymond Floyd, 20 tries: Tie for 2nd

* 3. Ben Crenshaw, 20 tries: Tie for 2nd

* 4. Tom Kite, 19 tries: Tie for 2nd

* 5. Ian Woosnam, 15 tries: Tie for 3rd

* 6. Lanny Wadkins, 14 tries: Tie for 4th

* 7. Fuzzy Zoeller, 14 tries: 3rd

* 8. Payne Stewart, 14 tries: 2nd

* 9. Craig Stadler, 14 tries: Tie for 8th

Source: World Features Syndicate