Taylor won the Championship by five strokes from runner-up Douglas Rolland.

The leader after the morning's play was Sandy Herd who was out in 41 and back in 42 for an 83.

James Braid was back in 41 in the afternoon play but his score was ruined by a morning 91.

After the third round, Taylor had increased his lead to three strokes from Kirkaldy and to four over Rolland.

Kirkaldy had an excellent start in the last round reaching the turn in 36 but he had a seven at the 14th and eventually finished with an 84.