Robert Andrew (golfer)

Robert Andrew (born c. 1841) was a Scottish professional golfer. He had seven top-10 finishes in The Open Championship.[1]

Robert Andrew
Personal information
Bornc. 1841
Scotland
Nationality Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship3rd: 1864, 1866, 1868

Early life

Andrew was born in Scotland circa 1841.

Golf career

1860 Open Championship

The 1860 Open Championship was a golf competition held at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is now regarded as the first Open Championship.[2] Eight golfers contested the event, with Willie Park, Sr. winning the championship by two shots from Tom Morris, Sr. Andrew scored 191 and finished in fourth place 17 strokes behind the winner.[1]

1864 Open Championship

The 1864 Open Championship was the fifth Open Championship and was held 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. Andrew carded rounds of 57-58-60=175 and won £3.[1]

1866 Open Championship

The 1866 Open Championship was the seventh Open Championship and was held on 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Willie Park, Sr. won the championship for the third time, by two shots from his brother Davie Park. There were 16 competitors. Andrew turned in cards of 58-59-59=176 and finished in third place, winning £2.[1]

Details of play

Playing in a strong wind, Willie Park was in the first group out and set the pace with a score of 54. Defending champion Andrew Strath and Davie Park were four behind, scoring 58. Willie Park extended his lead to five stokes after the second round. Despite a final round of 59 Willie Park set a useful target of 169. Davie Park's final round of 56 gave him a total of 171 and second place. Andrew was third, a further five strokes behind, posting rounds of 58-59-59=176 and won £2.[3]

Results in major championships
Tournament 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868
The Open Championship 4 5 DNP 6 3 WD 3 7 3

Note: Andrew played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
WD = Withdrew
Yellow background for top-10

Death and legacy

Andrew's date of death is unknown. Andrew is best known for having seven top-10 finishes in The Open Championship.

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. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. "The Coming of The Open - History of The Open Golf Championship". Golf Today. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
  3. "Willie Park Wins His Third Open Title". Archived from the original on 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
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