Old Tom Morris
Old Tom Morris (1821-1908) - Four Time Open Champion (1861-1867) Greens keeper, Course Designer, Ball Maker and Club Maker - "Old Tom still holds two British Open Records, the oldest winner at age 46 in 1867 and the biggest margin of victory 13 strokes in 1862. In his 20’s, "Old" Tom was apprenticed to Allan Robertson at St. Andrews as a ball maker, and soon started to partner him on the golf course. He left St. Andrews to become greens keeper at Prestwick in 1851, and was in instrumental in arranging the first Open Championship which was played at Prestwick in 1860.
Tom Morris (1821-1908) - Four Time Open Champion (1861-1867) Greens keeper, Course Designer, Ball Maker and Club Maker - "Old Tom still holds two British Open Records, the oldest winner at age 46 in 1867 and the biggest margin of victory 13 strokes in 1862. In his 20’s, "Old" Tom was apprenticed to Allan Robertson at St. Andrews as a ball maker, and soon started to partner him on the golf course. He left St. Andrews to become greens keeper at Prestwick in 1851, and was in instrumental in arranging the first Open Championship which was played at Prestwick in 1860.
William Park
Willie Park won the first Open Championship in 1860. The Fifeshire Journal Newspaper commented on Willie: "Possessing all the requisites of a good golfer- neat style, long drive, cool as a cucumber, whether playing a losing or a winning game - and equally handy with all the tools used in golf - he fully justified the confidence reposed in him by his backers." Old Willie made wooden clubs: drivers, play clubs, spoons and putters. About 1870, he established a firm of clubs and ball makers. Old Willie did limited work as a course designer.
Size: 11 1/8"h x 11 ¾"w x 7"d
