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1974 Western Open
BMW Championship June 27–June 30, 1974
Results
Published results
Recorded score
- Won byTom Watson287 (+3)
Venue
- Primary venueButler National Golf Club
Hosted by Butler National Golf ClubAll competition rounds
Nearby editions
Sources and record notes
Archive note
The 1974 edition was played at Butler National Golf Club, and won by Tom Watson with 287 (+3).
Record sources
- Western Golf Association: 2025 BMW / Western Open Records and Statistics Guide
- 1974 Western Open · Championship identity
PDF page 137, 1974 chapter, plus summary page 7. Competition dates come from the actual year chapter; institutional venue and champion are independently cross-checked against the official publisher chronology.
Verified 2026-10-24 - Butler National Golf Club
Official 1974 venue: June 27-30Butler National Golf Club, Oak Brook, Ill. 7,002 yards, par 71. This binds the continuing named physical course, without projecting its historical par, yardages or setup onto the current scorecard.
Verified 2026-10-24 - Tom Watson
PDF page 137, 1974 chapter, plus summary page 7. Named champion in official records.
Verified 2026-10-24
- 1974 Western Open · Championship identity