Thomas Morris, known as Tom Morris Junior, Young Tom Morris and also Tommy Morris, was a Scottish professional golfer. He is considered one of the pioneers of professional golf, and was the first young prodigy in golf history. He won four consecutive titles in the Open Championship, and did this by the age of 21.
Young Tom Morris wearing the Challenge Belt, c. 1873
Old Tom Morris with Young Tom Morris, c. 1870-75
Grave memorial, St Andrews, Fife, which shows his name as simply "Tommy".
The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later the venue rotated between a select group of coastal links golf courses in the United Kingdom. It is organised by The R&A.
Willie Park Sr., the first "Champion Golfer of the Year", wearing the Challenge Belt, the winner's prize at The Open until 1870
Harry Vardon, the record holding six-time winner of the Open, with five-time winner James Braid
Ben Hogan gets a ticker-tape parade on his return to New York City, after winning the 1953 Open Championship.
Tiger Woods won the Open twice at St Andrews.