This Day in Golf History: October 2
On this date in 1876, the Open Championship was won at St. Andrews by Bob Martin when fellow Scotsman David Strath declined to be in a playoff after the players had tied at 176. There were 34 players in the field.
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On this date in 1876, the Open Championship was won at St. Andrews by Bob Martin when fellow Scotsman David Strath declined to be in a playoff after the players had tied at 176. There were 34 players in the field.