Willie More

William David Maxwell More (1868 – 28 June 1902[1]) was an English professional golfer and coach. More finished in fifth place in the 1891 Open Championship and took home £4 as his share of the purse. More carded rounds of 84-87=171, only five shots behind the 166 score posted by Hugh Kirkaldy who won the tournament.[2]

Willie More
Personal information
Full nameWilliam David Maxwell More
Born1868
London, England
Died28 June 1902 (aged 34)
Woodend, Victoria, Australia
Sporting nationality England
Career
Turned professionalc. 1886
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship5th: 1891

Early life

William More was born in London, England, in 1868.

Golf career

1891 Open Championship

The 1891 Open Championship was held 6 October at the Old Course at St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Hugh Kirkaldy was victorious by two strokes from his brother Andrew Kirkaldy and Willie Fernie.[2] This was the last Open Championship contested in a single day over 36 holes. The 1892 Open was contested over 72 holes played on two successive days.

Death

More suffered from ill health and emigrated, firstly to South Africa and then to Australia where he died in 1902 at the age of 34.[3]

References
  1. http://prov.vic.gov.au/ Index to Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-2009
  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. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  3. http://www.antiquegolfscotland.com/antiquegolf/maker.php3?makerid=686 W D More Chester/Johannesburg
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