The Open Championship
Runner-up: Willie Park Sr.
Andrew Strath won his only Open Championship, defeating Willie Park Sr. by two strokes. Strath was a young Scottish professional who would have a brief but bright career before dying young.
The Open Championship
1865
Prestwick Golf Club · Prestwick, Scotland
Champion
Andrew Strath
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Winning Score
E
Winning Margin
2 strokes
Course
Prestwick Golf Club
Location
Prestwick, Scotland
Field Size
14 players
Cut Score
Low Round
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