Robert Ferguson (c. 1846 – 19 May 1915), was a Scottish golfer who played in the late 19th century. He won a hat-trick of titles at The Open Championship in 1880, 1881 and 1882.[1]
In addition to the three Open Championship wins, he posted top-10 finishes seven times.
Ferguson was born in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, circa 1846.
In addition to his three Open Championship titles, Ferguson was especially noted for his putting, not only on the green but off. He specialized in "run up" shots with his putter—the so-called "Musselburgh iron"—from well off the green.[2] He is one of only four men who have won The Open three years in a row. The prize for his first win was £7.
Ferguson's home town of Musselburgh was one of the three venues in the Open Championship rotation. He started caddying at the age of eight and played his first competition at Leith when he was eighteen. His playing career was cut short by a bout of typhoid and he became the custodian of the Links at Musselburgh.
Ferguson died in Musselburgh on 19 May 1915.[3][4][5] He is best remembered for winning the Open Championship three consecutive times.
Musselburgh, East Lothian: Colville Books, 1980. 115 pp. Limited edition of an unspecified number ca 100. Very useful and informative reference of these early Champions and their famous links. this is the first book of its type on Musselburgh Golf includes profiles on the first Open Champions Old Willie Park,his..... More
St. Andrews: R & A, 1970. 76p. wrappers. 99th playing of this, the greatest Championship. 2nd of Nicklaus's 3 Open's and first of two at St. Andrews. Original draw sheet stubs still present. More
St. Andrews: Non, 1921. Every now and again an item comes along with the WOW factor, Fine Golf Books are proud to offer this special collection of all autographs of every competitor to play the June 20-21st qualifiying and hence the Open itself, to date the by far strongest ever..... More
Musselburgh, East Lothian: Colville Books, 1980. 115 pp Very useful and informative reference of these early Champions and their famous links. this is the first book of its type on Musselburgh Golf includes profiles on the first Open Champions Old Willie Park, his son Willie Park jun, Bob Ferguson, Mungo..... More
Musselburgh, East Lothian: Colville Books, 1980. 115 pp. Limited edition # 72 of an unspecified number. Very useful and informative reference of these early Champions and their famous links. this is the first book of its type on Musselburgh Golf includes profiles on the first Open Champions Old Willie Park,his..... More
St. Andrews: R & A, 1970. 76pp. wrappers. 99th playing of this, the greatest Championship. 2nd of Nicklaus's 3 Open's and first of two at St. Andrews. More
