Willie Strath Explained

Willie Strath
Birth Place:	Scotland
Status:	Professional
Masters:	DNP
Usopen:	DNP
Open:	6th: 1864
Pga:	DNP

Willie Strath (born) was a Scottish professional golfer. Strath placed sixth in the 1864 Open Championship.^[1]

Early life

Strath was born in Scotland circa 1842.

Golf career

1864 Open Championship

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.

Death

It is believed that Willie Strath died young from tuberculosis. His date of death is 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.