William Brown (golfer) explained

William Brown
Fullname:William Brown
Birth Place:Scotland
Status:Professional
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T5: 1877
Pga:DNP

William Brown (– unknown) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Brown had one top-10 finish in The Open Championship. His best performance was a tie for fifth place in the 1877 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Brown was born in Scotland, circa 1854.

Golf career

The 1877 Open Championship was the 17th Open Championship, held on 6 April at Musselburgh Links, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Jamie Anderson won the Championship, by two strokes from runner-up Bob Pringle. Brown carded rounds of 39-41-45-41=166 and finished in a tie for fifth place in the tournament and took home £1 in prize money.

Later (1885), he was secretary of the St. Andrews Golf Club.[2]

Death

Brown's date and place of death are unknown.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brenner, Morgan G. . The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008 . 1 . 2009 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. Book: Forgan, Robert . 1885 . The golfer's handbook . third . Edinburgh . John Menzies & Co. . 65 .