This Day in Golf History: September 10
The 1875 Open Championship was held on this date at Prestwick Golf Club, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Yes, the entire tournament was on one day. Eighteen players began at 11:30 a.m. Willie Park, Sr. won by two strokes over runner-up Bob Martin with a score of 166, playing three rounds of 12 holes. Park had won the first championship in 1860 and his 1875 victory gave him four wins.