Tom Carson

Background

Carson was born in Scotland circa 1852.

Career

Carson tied for seventh place in the 1875 Open Championship. 1875 Open Championship

The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship, held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Carson"s total was 181 and he tied for seventh place with Bob Pringle.

Carson"s date of death is unknown.

Achievements

• Willie Park, Senior won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin. Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Junior."s record of four Championship wins. They each won £1 in prize money.