Sanders , three times before a runner - up in major championships , missed a short putt on the final hole of regulation play to secure the title .
Jack Nicklaus wins a playoff against Doug Sanders to win the British Open at St Andrews .
Doug Sanders , three times before a runner - up in major championships , missed a short putt on the final hole of regulation play to secure the title .
Jack Nicklaus wins a playoff against Doug Sanders to win the British Open at St Andrews .