Robert Andrew (born ) was a Scottish

professional golfer A professional golfer is somebody who receives payments or financial rewards in the sport of golf that are directly related to their skill or reputation. A person who earns money by teaching or playing golf is traditionally considered a "golf pr ...

. He had seven top-10 finishes in The Open Championship.

Early life

Andrew was born in Scotland circa 1841.

Golf career

1860 Open Championship

The

1860 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, although the competition would not be open to amateurs until the following year. Until his ...

was a

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competition held at

Prestwick Golf Club Prestwick Golf Club is a golf course in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is approximately southwest of Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Prestwick is a classic links course, built on the rolling sandy land between the beach and the hi ...

, in

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. It is now regarded as the first

Open Championship The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later th ...

. Eight golfers contested the event, with

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winning the championship by two shots from

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Andrew scored 191 and finished in fourth place 17 strokes behind the winner.

1864 Open Championship

The

1864 Open Championship The 1864 Open Championship was the fifth Open Championship and was held on 16 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Tom Morris, Sr. won the championship for the third time, by two shots from Andrew Strath. There were sixteen competitors. Morris h ...

was the fifth

and was held on 16 September at

won the championship for the third time, by two shots from

Andrew Strath Andrew Anderson Strath (1 March 1837 – 23 February 1868) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the mid-19th century. He won the 1865 Open Championship. In total, he accumulated six top-10 finishes in The Open Championship. Early li ...

. There were sixteen competitors. Andrew carded rounds of 57-58-60=175 and won £3.

1866 Open Championship

The

1866 Open Championship The 1866 Open Championship was the seventh Open Championship and was held on 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Willie Park, Sr. won the championship for the third time, by two shots from his brother Davie Park. There were 16 competitors. Pla ...

was the seventh

and was held on 13 September at

won the championship for the third time, by two shots from his brother

Davie Park Davie Park (born ) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the mid-to-late 19th century. Park had five top-10 finishes in The Open Championship. His best performance came in 1866 Open Championship when he placed second. Early life ...

. There were 16 competitors. Andrew turned in cards of 58-59-59=176 and finished in third place, winning £2.

Details of play

Playing in a strong wind, Willie Park was in the first group out and set the pace with a score of 54. Defending champion

and Davie Park were four behind, scoring 58. Willie Park extended his lead to five stokes after the second round. Despite a final round of 59 Willie Park set a useful target of 169. Davie Park's final round of 56 gave him a total of 171 and second place. Andrew was third, a further five strokes behind, posting rounds of 58-59-59=176 and won £2.

Results in major championships

''Note: Andrew played only in

The Open Championship The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later th ...

.'' WD = withdrew

Death and legacy

Andrew's date of death is unknown. Andrew is best known for having seven top-10 finishes in The Open Championship.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Andrew, Robert Scottish male golfers 1840s births Year of birth uncertain Year of death unknown