The 1936 Open Championship was the 71st Open Championship, held 25–27 June at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. Alf Padgham won his only major title, one stroke ahead of runner-up Jimmy Adams.Qualifying was originally planned for 22–23 June but heavy rain caused the first day's play to be abandoned. A lightning bolt stunned three spectators and a caddy. Greens on the two qualifying courses were five or six inches deep in water.