John Ball won the Championship, three strokes ahead of Willie Fernie and Archie Simpson.

Fernie was one of the early finishers in the afternoon and came back with a total of 167.

Willie Park Jr. had an excellent 80 but was out of contention after a terrible start to his morning round.

While Kirkaldy faded after a 91, Simpson matched Fernie with his total of 167.

Ball continued playing steadily and it became known that he needed 20 for the last four holes to win.