Who came third behind Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus in 1977?

Question

In the famous duel in the sun at the 1977 Open, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus clashed before Watson ultimately triumphed. But can you name the player who came third to that legendary pair?

Answer 1

It was Hubert Green, who never won the Open, though he did pick up a major in that year when he won the US Open. He also went on to win the PGA Championship in 1985.