About
19th century golfer who was a 3 time winner of the British Open.
Before fame
His father was a greens keeper at the Old Course, which is how he learned the game of golf.
Trivia
He completed the rare feat of winning 3 consecutive British Open Championships.
Family life
He fathered 11 children with Janet Armit.
Associated with
He and Tom Watson are amongst a small group of golfers to have won 3 Open Championships.