The 1953 Open Championship was the 82nd Open Championship, held 8–10 July at the Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. In his only Open Championship appearance, Ben Hogan prevailed by four strokes over four runners-up to win his third major championship of the year.The total prize money was increased from £1,700 to £2,500. The winner received £500 with £300 for second, £200 for third, £100 for fourth, £75 for fifth, £30 for next 20 and then £25 each for the remaining players.