Tom Morris
(1821-1908)
golfer, 2nd winner of The Open Championship (1861), winner of The Open Championship (1862), winner of The Open Championship (1864), and winner of The Open Championship (1867)
Family tree
Commemorated on 3 plaques
Tom Morris 1821-1908 Old Tom won the Open four times (1861-62, 1864, 1867), a feat matched by his son, Tommy (1868-70, 1872). The father of modern green-keeping, he was keeper of the green at Prestwick and at St Andrews (1864-1903); a pioneer of professional golf; and a prolific golf course designer. "The grand old man of golf" was instrumental in the foundation of the New Golf Club (1902) and was its first honorary member. A regular visitor, he died on 24th May shortly after a tragic fall in this clubhouse. Father and son are burried in St Andrews Cathedral.
3-5 Gibson Pl, St Andrews, United Kingdom where they played and worked
Tom Morris 1821-1908 Old Tom won the Open four times (1861-62, 1864, 1867), a feat matched by his son, Tommy (1868-70, 1872). The father of modern green-keeping, he was keeper of the green at Prestwick and at St Andrews (1864-1903); a pioneer of professional golf; and a prolific golf course designer. "The grand old man of golf" was instrumental in the foundation of the New Golf Club (1902) and was its first honorary member. A regular visitor, he died on 24th May shortly after a tragic fall in this clubhouse. Father and son are buried in St Andrews Cathedral.
17 The Links, , where they died (1908)
Old Tom Morris 1821-1908. Open champion 1861, 1862, 1864 and 1867. Born in a house which stood on this site 16th June 1821.
121 North Street, St Andrews, United Kingdom where they was born (1821)