Willie McEwan (golfer)

Willie McEwan
— Golfer —
Personal information
Full name William McEwan
Born 1872
Musselburgh, Scotland
Died 2 May 1931 (aged 58)
Formby, Lancashire, England
Nationality  Scotland
Career
Status Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 9th: 1890
PGA Championship DNP

William McEwan (1872 – 2 May 1931) was a Scottish professional golfer. McEwan placed ninth in the 1890 Open Championship[1] which was held 11 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. His share of the purse was £1.

Early life

William McEwan was born in 1872, the son of Peter McEwan Sr.

1890 Open Championship

McEwan had rounds of 87-87=174 and finished in ninth place, winning £1 in prize money. John Ball won the Championship,[2] three strokes ahead of Willie Fernie and Archie Simpson. Ball was both the first Englishman to win the Open and the first amateur to win it.[1]

Death

McEwan died on 2 May 1931, aged 58, while playing golf at Formby Golf Club at Formby, England, where he was the professional.

References

  1. 1 2 Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. ↑ "The Golf Championship – Victory of Mr John Ball". The Glasgow Herald. 12 September 1890. p. 9.
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