Career
McEwan placed ninth in the which was held 11 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. His share of the purse was £1. William McEwan was born in 1872, the son of Peter McEwan Senior
McEwan had rounds of 87-87=174 and finished in ninth place, winning £1 in prize money.
McEwan died on 2 May 1931, aged 58, while playing golf at Formby Golf Club at Formby, England, where he was the professional.