Willie Strath

Willie Strath
— Golfer —
Personal information
Born c. 1842
Scotland
Died Scotland
Nationality  Scotland
Career
Status Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 6th: 1864
PGA Championship DNP

Willie Strath (born c. 1842) was a Scottish professional golfer. Strath placed sixth in the 1864 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Strath was born in Scotland circa 1842.

Golf career

1864 Open Championship

The 1864 Open Championship was the fifth Open Championship and was contested on 16 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Tom Morris, Sr. won the championship for the third time, by two shots from Andrew Strath. There were sixteen competitors.[1]

Death

It is believed that Willie Strath died young from tuberculosis. His date of death is unknown.

References

  1. 1 2 Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
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