William Hunter

Background

Hunter was born in Scotland circa 1850.

Career

He placed eighth in the 1872 Open Championship. 1872 Open Championship

The 1872 Open Championship was the 12th Open Championship, held on 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. He was just 7008675388800000000♠21 years and 146 days old.

Hunter carded rounds of 65-63-74=202 and finished in eighth place.

Achievements

• Tom Morris, Junior. won the Championship for the fourth consecutive time, by three strokes from the runner-up Davie Strath, having been five shots behind Strath before the final round.