Tom Hunter (golfer)

Tom Hunter (born c. 1843) was a Scottish professional golfer. Hunter tied for eighth place in the 1867 Open Championship.[1]

Tom Hunter
Personal information
Full nameThomas Hunter
Bornc. 1843
Scotland
Sporting nationality Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipT8: 1867

Early life

Hunter was born in Scotland circa 1843.

Golf career

1867 Open Championship

The 1867 Open Championship was held on 26 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Tom Morris, Sr. won the championship for the fourth time, by two shots from Willie Park, Sr. Tom Morris, Sr. was 46 years old and remains the oldest Open Championship winner.

Details of play

For the first time an amateur, William Doleman, led after a first round of 55, a stroke ahead of Robert Andrew. Doleman had a second round 66 and dropped out of contention. Tom Morris, after a round of 54, went into the lead with Willie Park and Robert Andrew two shots behind. Andrew had a final round of 65 to drop him out of the prize money. Andrew Strath had the best final round of 56 to finish third, while young Tom Morris, son of Tom Morris, Sr., finished with prize money for the first time.[2] Hunter posted rounds of 62-60-62=184 and tied for eighth place with Willie Dow.[1]

Death

Hunter's date of death is unknown.

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Morris Wins His Fourth Open Title". Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
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