Bob Ferguson won the Championship, by five strokes from runner-up Peter Paxton.

A number of players were absent because of the short notice given for the competition.

Jamie Anderson, winner of the previous three Open Championships was amongst those that were missing.

After three rounds Bob Ferguson was tied for the lead with Peter Paxton with Ned Cosgrove only a shot behind.

In the final round Ferguson scored 39 to Paxton's and Cosgrove's 44s to win by five strokes.