VINTAGE SCOTTISH OLD TOM MORRIS (GRAND OLD MAN) GOLFER TRIBUTE PLAQUE HOME DECOR

Description: Thomas Mitchell Morris (16 June 1821 – 24 May 1908), otherwise known as Old Tom Morris, and The Grand Old Man of Golf,[1][5] was a Scottish golfer. He was born in St Andrews, Fife, the "home of golf" and location of the St Andrews Links, and died there as well. Young Tom Morris (died 1875), also a golfer, was his son. Early golf careerThe house where Morris was born no longer exists, but it is thought to be close to 121 North Street, St Andrews.[6] He was the son of a weaver, and was educated at Madras College in his home town. He began golf by age ten, by knocking wine-bottle corks pierced with nails (to serve as balls) around the streets of the town using a homemade club, in informal matches against other youths; this was known as 'sollybodkins'. He started caddying and playing golf from a young age, and formally was hired as an apprentice at age 14 to Allan Robertson, generally regarded as the world's first professional golfer; Robertson ran the St Andrews Links and an equipment-making business. Morris served four years as apprentice and a further five years as journeyman under Robertson, by most accounts the world's top player from about 1843 until his death in 1859. From the early 1840s, Robertson often chose Morris as his partner in challenge matches, played by alternate shot format, which were the principal form of competition at that time. It was said the two never lost a team match played on even terms. The team became known as "The Invincibles". By the time Morris was in his early 20s he was the second-best player in St. Andrews, close to Robertson in golf skill, and won an informal match from him over the Old Course in 1843, but the two players rarely played seriously head-to-head. As Robertson's employee, Morris was in somewhat of an awkward position. He was a long-time member of the St Andrews Golf Club.Personal informationFull nameThomas Mitchell MorrisNicknameOld Tom, The Grand Old Man of GolfBorn16 June 1821St Andrews, Fife, ScotlandDied24 May 1908 (aged 86)St Andrews, ScotlandSporting nationality ScotlandSpouseAgnes (Nancy) Bayne(m. 1844; died 1876)Children4 (Tom, Elizabeth, James, John)CareerStatusProfessionalBest results in major championships(wins: 4)The Open ChampionshipWon: 1861, 1862, 1864, 1867Achievements and awardsFREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY!!!!!COMPLETE SEALED HISTORICAL PLAQUE(IN MEMORY OF OLD TOM MORRIS1821-1906)THE GRAND OLD MAN OF GOLFCHAMPIONSHIP BELT WINNER1861, 1862, 1864, AND 1867.A CLUB AND BALL MANUFACTURER OF REPUTEAND INTEGRITY AND THE GREATEST GOLFER OF THE ERA.BENIFIONARY OF THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS TESTIMONIAL FUND0F 1896 WHICH RAISED 1240.KEEPER OF THE GREEN AT ST. ANDREWS AND IN JUNE 1903, APPOINTED HONORARY GREENKEEPER.NOBILITY OF CHARACTER IS WRIT ON HIS HANDSOME SUNDBURNT FACE IN LETTERS CLEAR AS DAY A. J. S. EVEGARD.MEASURES APPROX......9 INCHES X 11 INCHESVisit My eBay Store: KATHY'S BARGAIN SPECIALS DAN

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