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William Hunter (golfer)

William Hunter
Personal information
Born c. 1850
Scotland
Nationality  Scotland
Career
Status Amateur
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 8th: 1872
PGA Championship DNP

William Hunter (born c. 1850) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He placed eighth in the 1872 Open Championship.

Hunter was born in Scotland circa 1850.

The 1872 Open Championship was the 12th Open Championship, held on 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Tom Morris, Jr. won the Championship for the fourth consecutive time, by three strokes from the runner-up Davie Strath, having been five shots behind Strath before the final round. He was just 21 years and 146 days old.

Hunter carded rounds of 65-63-74=202 and finished in eighth place.

Note: Hunter played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
Yellow background for top-10

Hunter's date of death is unknown, as is his date of birth.


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