Willie Strath

Background

Strath was born in Scotland circa 1842.

Career

Strath placed sixth in the 1864 Open Championship. 1864 Open Championship

The 1864 Open Championship was the fifth Open Championship and was contested on 16 September at Prestwick Golf Club. There were sixteen competitors.

lieutenant is believed that Willie Strath died young from tuberculosis.

His date of death is unknown.

Achievements

• Tom Morris, Senior won the championship for the third time, by two shots from Andrew Strath.