In today's world, 1880 Open Championship has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and walks of life. Its impact ranges from the personal sphere to society as a whole, generating debates, conflicting opinions and, sometimes, widening the gap between different groups. Throughout history, 1880 Open Championship has been the object of study, analysis and reflection, which has allowed us to understand it from different perspectives and, therefore, its influence on people's daily lives. In this article, we will explore the various aspects related to 1880 Open Championship, analyzing its evolution, its importance and the implications it entails for contemporary society.
Tournament information | |
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Dates | 9 April 1880 |
Location | Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland |
Course(s) | Musselburgh Links |
Statistics | |
Field | 30 players |
Prize fund | Not known |
Winner's share | £8 |
Champion | |
Bob Ferguson | |
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The 1880 Open Championship was the 20th Open Championship, held 9 April 1880 at Musselburgh Links, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Bob Ferguson won the Championship, by five strokes from runner-up Peter Paxton.
A number of players were absent because of the short notice given for the competition. Jamie Anderson, winner of the previous three Open Championships was amongst those that were missing. Good weather brought out many spectators. The Championship was played over four rounds of the nine-hole Musselburgh course.
Andrew Kirkaldy scored a hole-in-one at the eighth hole in his second round and almost repeated the feat in his third round.
After three rounds Bob Ferguson was tied for the lead with Peter Paxton with Ned Cosgrove only a shot behind. In the final round Ferguson scored 39 to Paxton's and Cosgrove's 44s to win by five strokes.
Friday, 9 April 1880
Place | Player | Score | Money |
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1 | Bob Ferguson | 40-41-42-39=162 | £8 |
2 | Peter Paxton | 81-86=167 | |
3 | Ned Cosgrove | 82-86=168 | |
T4 | David Brown | 86-83=169 | |
George Paxton | 85-84=169 | ||
Bob Pringle | 90-79=169 | ||
7 | Andrew Kirkaldy | 85-85=170 | |
T8 | Willie Brown | 87-84=171 | |
Davie Grant | 87-84=171 | ||
10 | Tom Morris Sr. | 87-88=175 |
Generally scores relate to first 18 holes and second 18 holes. Individual round scores mostly not recorded.