Thomas Morris, Jr.

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Thomas Morris, Jr.

Scottish golfer

Also known as: Young Tom

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Byname:: Young Tom

Born:: April 20, 1851, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Died:: December 25, 1875, St. Andrews (aged 24)

Also Known As:: Young Tom

Awards And Honors:: British Open (1872); British Open (1870); British Open (1869); British Open (1868)

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Thomas Morris, Jr. (born April 20, 1851, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland—died December 25, 1875, St. Andrews) was a Scottish golfer who, like his father, Thomas Morris, won the Open Championship (British Open) tournament four times.

Morris entered his first golf tournament at age 13 and won his first Open Championship in 1868 at age 17, becoming the youngest winner of the event. Noted for his powerful drives and consistent putting, he went on to win the tournament again in 1869, 1870, and 1872 (there was no contest in 1871). Following the death of his wife during childbirth, Morris grew despondent and died several months later. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975.

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