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1986 Western Open
BMW Championship July 31–August 3, 1986
Results
Published results
Recorded score
- Won byTom Kite286 (-2); playoff
Decided by playoff.
Venue
- Primary venueButler National Golf Club
Hosted by Butler National Golf ClubAll competition rounds
Nearby editions
Sources and record notes
Archive note
The 1986 edition was played at Butler National Golf Club, and won by Tom Kite with 286 (-2); playoff.
Record sources
- Western Golf Association: 2025 BMW / Western Open Records and Statistics Guide
- 1986 Western Open · Championship identity
PDF page 149, 1986 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 1986 venue: July 31- August 3 Butler National Golf Club, Oak Brook, Ill. 7,097 yards, par 72. This binds the continuing named physical course, without projecting its historical par, yardages or setup onto the current scorecard.
Verified 2026-10-24 - Tom Kite
PDF page 149, 1986 chapter, plus summary page 7. Named champion in official records.
Verified 2026-10-24
- 1986 Western Open · Championship identity