Hugh Morrison (golfer)

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Hugh Morrison
Personal information
Bornc. 1852
Scotland
Sporting nationalityFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Career
StatusAmateur
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship T9: 1875

Hugh Morrison (born c. 1852) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Morrison tied for ninth place in the 1875 Open Championship. [1]

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Early life

Morrison was born in Scotland circa 1852. Little is known about his life other than his ninth place finish in the 1875 Open Championship.

Golf career

1875 Open Championship

The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship, held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Willie Park, Sr. won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin. Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Jr.'s record of four Championship wins. Morrison had rounds of 62-59-62=183 but won no prize money for his effort. [1]

Death

Morrison's date of death is unknown.

References

  1. 1 2 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. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN   978-0-7864-3360-5.
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