[2] In an 1889 sheriff's sale conducted by George Henry Thoms, sheriff of Orkney, a featherie golf ball made by Allan Robertson that Dow owned was subsequently donated to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

[2] It is unclear whether Dow was already deceased at that time or had just forfeited property in the sale.

Ten professionals and eight amateurs contested the event, with Old Tom Morris winning the championship by 4 shots from Willie Park, Sr. Dow finished in third place, carding rounds of 59-58-54=171.

Andrew Strath won the championship by two shots from Willie Park, Sr.

In the final round, Park scored 56 while Strath took 53 to give him a two-stroke victory.