Harry Vardon won the Championship for the second time, a stroke ahead of Willie Park Jr., the 1887 and 1889 winner.

Defending champion Harold Hilton and Willie Park Jr. led after the first round on 76.

Willie Auchterlonie, who had won the previous Open Championship at Prestwick in 1893, was amongst those who failed to make the cut.

Freddie Tait had the best round of 75 and shared third place with Taylor four shots behind Park.

On the edge of the green after his tee shot, he putted to four feet but missed to finish one behind.