Thomas John Ball (27 June 1882 – 18 February 1919) was an English professional golfer.

Scottish professional James Braid won the Championship for the fourth time, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Ball.

The 1909 Open Championship was held 10–11 June at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal, Kent, England.

Taylor won the Championship for the fourth time, six strokes ahead of runners-up Ball and James Braid.

Ball carded rounds of 74-75-76-76=301—winning £20 in the process—and finished six shots behind the winning score of 295 posted by J.H.