Career
Paxton placed tenth in the 1863 Open Championship. Paxton was born in Scotland circa 1841. 1863 Open Championship
The 1863 Open Championship was the fourth Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club.
Eight professionals and six amateurs contested the event in wet and windy weather, with Willie Park, Senior winning the championship for the second time, by two shots from Tom Morris, Senior
Paxton had steady rounds of 65-65-66=196 and finished in tenth place. Paxton"s date of death is unknown, as is his date of birth.
