Robert Andrew (golfer)
| Robert Andrew | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Scotland |
| Nationality |
 Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 3rd: 1864, 1866 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
Robert Andrew was a Scottish professional golfer. Andrew placed fourth in the 1860 Open Championship.[1] He finished in third place in the 1864 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.
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "The Coming of The Open - History of The Open Golf Championship". Golf Today. Retrieved 2015-04-11.