James Morris (golfer)
James Ogilvy Fairlie Morris (8 January 1856 – 8 April 1906) was a Scottish professional golfer. Morris had multiple top-10 finishes in The Open Championship, including a third-place finish in the 1878 event held at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. He was the son of Tom Morris, Sr., also known as Old Tom Morris, and was named after James Ogilvie Fairlie, a mentor and patron of his father. He died in 1906 aged 50 of heart failure, unmarried.
| James Morris | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | James Ogilvy Fairlie Morris |
| Born | 8 January 1856 Prestwick, Scotland |
| Died | 8 April 1906 (aged 50) St Andrews, Scotland |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 3rd: 1878 |
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