The objection was not decided on the evening of the contest and Strath was informed that he would have to play on the Monday, under protest.

In the second round Strath's second shot at the 14th struck a Mr. Hutton (upholsterer), "who was playing out", on the forehead and he fell to the ground.

His tee shot at the 17th ended in the Station Park but he was able to climb the wall and played his second well up the course.

"[3] "The members of the Royal and Ancient might have exercised that courtesy which is invariably accorded them on their medal days.

"[2] "At the close it was found that Davie Strath and Bob Martin had tied at 176, but the former having, it is said, infringed one of the rules by playing before a previous couple had holed out, and striking one of the spectators, objection was lodged and the matter has been referred to the Club Council.

[3] The playoff was due to be played on the Monday "under protest, but Strath refused to do so, and Martin walked over the course.

[2] Morris, Park and Thomson, who tied for fourth place, had a playoff on Monday morning.