Background
Anderson was born in Street Andrews, Scotland, the son of David "Da" Anderson, greenskeeper at the Old Course.
Anderson was born in Street Andrews, Scotland, the son of David "Da" Anderson, greenskeeper at the Old Course.
Anderson"s Open Championships victories were at Musselburgh in 1877. Prestwick Golf Club in 1878. And Street Andrews in 1879.
Anderson did not compete in 1880 because the date of the tournament was set so late that he missed entry.
He was runner-up the next year 1881. Anderson died in a poorhouse in Thornton, Fife, Scotland.
Wins (3)
Results timeline.