1907 Open Championship

The 1907 Open Championship was the 47th Open Championship, held 20–21 June at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. Arnaud Massy won his only major title, two strokes ahead of runner-up J.H. Taylor. From France, Massy was the first non-Briton to win the Open Championship.[2]

1907 Open Championship
Tournament information
Dates20–21 June 1907
LocationHoylake, England
Course(s)Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Statistics
Field67 players[1]
Cutnone
Prize fund£115
Winner's share£50
Champion
France Arnaud Massy
312
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Hoylake is located in England
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Hoylake is located in Merseyside
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, Merseyside, west of Liverpool, England

Qualifying was introduced for the first time, replacing the 36-hole cut. It took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 18–19 June, and the 193 entries were divided into two "sections," with each playing 36 holes on one day; the leading thirty players and ties from each section qualified.[3] On Tuesday, 34 players scoring 165 or better qualified, led by Massy on 147.[4] In windier conditions on Wednesday, 33 players at 170 or better qualified, led by Taylor on 154.[5] There was some feeling that those in the first section would benefit from the day's rest.

In a strong wind on Thursday morning, Massy and Walter Toogood were the co-leaders after the first round at 76, with the next closest score at 79. After the second round that afternoon, Massy led at 157, one stroke over Taylor and Tom Ball, with Tom Williamson and George Pulford a further shot behind.[6]

The strong wind persisted into Friday. In the morning, Massy scored 78 while Taylor's 76 gave him a one shot lead. Harry Vardon's 74 was the best round of the championship and moved him into a tie for third place with Pulford and Ball, five strokes behind Taylor.

In the afternoon, Massy's 77 earned him the title at 312, two strokes ahead of Taylor, who scored 80 for 314. Taylor had some difficulties on the third hole where he sliced his drive into some long grass and took a seven, going out in 41.[2][7] He came home in 39, but it wasn't enough to make up for his miscues on the front nine. Massy became the first overseas player to win the Open, while Taylor finished runner-up for the fourth successive time. Vardon's brother, Tom, made a powerful move up the leaderboard with a 75 in the final round to secure a tie for third.[2]

Round summaries

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First round

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Thursday, 20 June 1907 (morning)

Place Player Score
T1   Arnaud Massy 76
  Walter Toogood
T3   Willie McEwan 79
  J.H. Taylor
T5   Tom Ball 80
  James Hepburn
T7   George Pulford 81
  Tom Vardon
T9   James Braid 82
  Alfred Matthews
  Tom Williamson

Source:[1][6]

Second round

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Thursday, 20 June 1907 (afternoon)

Place Player Score
1   Arnaud Massy 76-81=157
T2   Tom Ball 80-78=158
  J.H. Taylor 79-79=158
T4   George Pulford 81-78=159
  Tom Williamson 82-77=159
6   George Duncan 83-78=161
T7   Alfred Matthews 82-80=162
  Walter Toogood 76-86=162
  Tom Vardon 81-81=162
T10   Ted Ray 83-80=163
  Thomas Renouf 83-80=163

Source:[1][6]

Third round

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Friday, 21 June 1907 (morning)

Place Player Score
1   J.H. Taylor 79-79-76=234
2   Arnaud Massy 76-81-78=235
T3   Tom Ball 80-78-81=239
  George Pulford 81-78-80=239
  Harry Vardon 84-81-74=239
6   Tom Williamson 82-77-82=241
T7   James Braid 82-85-75=242
  George Duncan 83-78-81=242
  Ted Ray 83-80-79=242
  Tom Vardon 81-81-80=242

Source:[1][2]

Final round

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Friday, 21 June 1907 (afternoon)

Place Player Score Money (£)
1   Arnaud Massy 76-81-78-77=312 50
2   J.H. Taylor 79-79-76-80=314 25
T3   George Pulford 81-78-80-78=317 12
10s
  Tom Vardon 81-81-80-75=317
T5   James Braid 82-85-75-76=318 7
10s
  Ted Ray 83-80-79-76=318
T7   George Duncan 83-78-81-77=319 0
  Harry Vardon 84-81-74-80=319
  Tom Williamson 82-77-82-78=319
10   Tom Ball 80-78-81-81=320

Source:[1][2][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Media guide". The Open Championship. 2011. p. 129. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Open Championship - A French winner". Glasgow Herald. 22 June 1907. p. 12.
  3. ^ "The Open Championship". The Glasgow Herald. 17 June 1907. p. 12.
  4. ^ "The Open Championship - First day's qualifying play". Glasgow Herald. 19 June 1907. p. 12.
  5. ^ "The Open Championship - Conclusion of qualifying stages". Glasgow Herald. 20 June 1907. p. 14.
  6. ^ a b c "Open Championship - First and second rounds". Glasgow Herald. 21 June 1907. p. 11.
  7. ^ "1907: The First Overseas Winner of The Open Championship". StAndrewsGolfCo.com. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
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