This was the day before playing in and winning his first Open Championship at Carnoustie, beating Jack Newton in a play-off.

[5] The course was designed by Tom Dunn in 1896, one of many laid out by him during the explosion of popularity of the sport in the late 19th century.

Between 2010 and 2012, the course underwent significant renovation, including the construction of 56 new bunkers, as well as improvements to putting greens, tees and the planting of new trees along the fairways.

[7] The club's clubhouse, Sudbrook House, was built around 1725 by architect James Gibbs, for John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll.

It is built of a combination of white Portland stone and dark red brick, and is widely regarded[by whom?]