Andrew Strath won the championship by two shots from Willie Park, Sr.

Strath had the lead after the first round on 55, a one stroke ahead of Willie Dow and Park, and two ahead of Old Tom Morris.

Making his debut, Young Tom Morris scored 60.

Both Dow and Morris dropped out of contention after poor rounds.

In the final round, Park scored 56 while Strath took 53 to give him a two stroke victory.