1884 Open Championship

The 1884 Open Championship was the 24th Open Championship, held 3 October at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland.

Jack Simpson won the Championship by four strokes, ahead of runners-up Willie Fernie and Douglas Rolland.

This was the first Open Championship to be played at Prestwick after it had been extended from 12 to 18 holes in 1882.

Simpson, one of the early starters, had the best score in both rounds and was the surprise winner.

Source:[2][3] Friday, 3 October 1884 Individual round scores are only known for the leading six players.