The house where Morris was born no longer exists, but it is thought to be close to 121 North Street, St Andrews.

He began golf by age ten, by knocking wine-bottle corks pierced with nails (to serve as balls) around the streets of the town using a homemade club, in informal matches against other youths; this was known as 'sollybodkins'.

[7] He started caddying and playing golf from a young age, and formally was hired as an apprentice at age 14 to Allan Robertson, generally regarded as the world's first professional golfer; Robertson ran the St Andrews Links and an equipment-making business.

From the early 1840s, Robertson often chose Morris as his partner in challenge matches, played by alternate shot format, which were the principal form of competition at that time.

And, when we met afterwards in his shop, we had some high words about the matter, and then and there we parted company, I leaving his employment.

He was influential in beginning The Open Championship in 1860, along with James Fairlie, and struck the very first shot in that event.

Morris was sought out by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, which formally passed a motion in 1864 calling for his rehiring.

Morris returned to St Andrews in 1864 to take charge of the links, as Keeper of the Green and professional, at a then-generous salary of £50 per year.

[13] Glasgow Golf Club's Killermont course was his last 18 hole design, opening in 1904, just four years before his death.

He introduced the concept of top-dressing greens with sand, which significantly helped turf growth.

His grave attracts thousands of golfers each year who wish to pay homage to this golfing hero.

NT = No tournament WD = Withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place The 2016 film Tommy's Honour depicts the lives and careers of Old Tom and his son, and focuses on their complex and bittersweet relationship.