Willie Strath (born c. 1842) was a Scottish professional golfer. Strath placed sixth in the 1864 Open Championship.[1]
| Willie Strath | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1842 Scotland |
| Died | Scotland |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 6th: 1864 |
Early life edit
Strath was born in Scotland circa 1842.
Golf career edit
1864 Open Championship edit
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 edit
It is believed that Willie Strath died young from tuberculosis. His date of death is unknown.
References edit
- ^ a b 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.