Tom Morris, Sr.

Tom Morris, Sr. otherwise known as "Old Tom Morris" was one of the pioneers of professional golf. He was born in St. Andrews, the "home of golf" and location of the St Andrews Links, in 1821, and died in 1908. His son Tom Morris, Jr. or "Young Tom Morris" was also a champion golfer.

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Golf - St. Andrews - St Andrews Links - 1821 - 1908 - Tom Morris, Jr.

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Morris was an apprentice to Allan Robertson, generally regarded as the first professional golfer. He worked as a greenkeeper, clubmaker and course designer, as well as playing tournament golf. He came second in the first Open Championship in 1860, and won the following year. He followed this up with further victories in 1862, 1864 and 1867. He still holds records as the oldest winner of The Open Championship at 46, and for the largest winning margin in the tournament, at 13 strokes in 1862.

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Allan Robertson - Open Championship - 1860 - 1862 - 1864 - 1867

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Courses which Morris played a role in designing include Muirfield, Prestwick and Carnoustie.

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Muirfield - Prestwick - Carnoustie

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