Fred McLeod defeated 1899 champion Willie Smith in an 18-hole playoff to win his only major title.

[1][2] High winds on Thursday caused scores in the first two rounds to soar, with only two players managing to break 80.

[3] On Friday, Smith struggled to an 85 in the third round in the morning but still held the lead by one over McLeod and two over Alex.

In the final round that afternoon, McLeod tied for lowest score of the tournament by carding a 77, while Smith managed a 78 to force a playoff.

[1] McLeod only broke 80 in one round of the tournament, while Smith and Gilbert Nicholls were the only players to shoot in the 70s twice.