On the 23 September 1868, Tom Morris, Jr. won the 1868 Open Championship for the first time, beating his father Tom Morris, Sr. by 3 shots.
Tom Morris, Jr. was just 17 years old when he won the 9th Open Championship, which was held at the Prestwick GC, and remains the youngest winner.
Tom Morris, Jr. led after the first round with a score of 51. Robert Andrew was in second place on 53 with John Allan and Tom Morris, Sr. tied for third on 54. Tom Morris, Sr. and Willie Park, Sr. both scored 50 in their second rounds. This gave Tom Morris, Sr. a one stroke lead over his son, who then scored 49 in his final round for a total of 154, a new record for the Open Championship, the old record was 162, set by Andrew Strath in 1865.
Twelve players competed in the Championship for a total prize fund of £ 12.
- Tom Morris, Jr. Scotland, 51-54-49-154 – £ 6.00
- Tom Morris, Sr. Scotland, 54-50-53-157 – £ 4.00
- Robert Andrew, Scotland, 53-54-52-159 – £ 2.00
- Willie Park, Sr, Scotland, 58-50-54-162
- Bob Fergson, Scotland, 57-54-54-165
- Tom Dunn, Scotland, 59-54-54-167
23 September, 2019