1875 British Open Winner and Scores
The 1875 British Open was the 15th time this major was played. The champion won the last of his four titles.
Winner: Willie Park Sr., 166
Where it was played: Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Tournament dates: Sept. 10, 1875
Leader after first round: Willie Park and Bob Martin, 60
Leader after second round: Bob Martin and Bob Ferguson, 114
Notable Notes: Willie Park Jr. carded the best round of the tournament, 51 over Prestwick's 12-hole links, in the final round to claim the victory. ... Park was the winner of the inaugural 1860 British Open, and this was his final win. ... It was also his fourth Open title, tying Old Tom Morris' early tournament record.
Final Scores
Willie Park Sr. | 56-59-51—166 |
Bob Martin | 56-58-54—168 |
Mungo Park | 59-57-55—171 |
Bob Ferguson | 58-56-58—172 |
James Rennie | 61-59-57—177 |
Davie Strath | 59-61-58—178 |
Tom Carson | 181 |
Bob Pringle | 62-58-61—181 |
a-William Doleman | 65-59-59—183 |
Hugh Morrison | 62-59-62—183 |
John Campbell | 57-66-63—186 |
Neil Boon | 67-60-62—189 |
James Guthrie | 63-64-66—193 |
Matthew Allan | 67-65-62—194 |
James Boyd | 67-65-63—195 |
Nicol Patrick | 199 |