The Great Triumvirate, in a golfing context, refers to the three leading British golfers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Harry Vardon, John Henry Taylor, and James Braid. The trio combined to win The Open Championship 16 times in the 21 tournaments held between 1894 and 1914; Vardon won six times with Braid and Taylor winning five apiece.[1][2][3] In the five tournaments in this span the triumvirate did not win, one or more of them finished runner-up.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | Harold Hilton (Am) | 1 stroke | James Braid |
| 1902 | Sandy Herd | 1 stroke | James Braid, Harry Vardon |
| 1904 | Jack White | 1 stroke | James Braid, John Henry Taylor |
| 1907 | Arnaud Massy | 2 strokes | John Henry Taylor |
| 1912 | Ted Ray | 4 strokes | Harry Vardon |