| David Anderson Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1847 Scotland |
| Died | 8 May 1912 (aged 65) 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 | T17: 1890 |
David Anderson Sr. (1847 – 8 May 1912) was a Scottishprofessional golfer who played in the late 19th century. His brotherJamie wonThe Open Championship three times (1877–79). His sonDavid Jr. was also a professional golfer. Anderson's best result in the Open Championship was 17th place in1890.
Anderson was born in Scotland in 1847.
The1885 Open Championship was held 3 October at theOld Course at St Andrews,Fife, Scotland.Bob Martin won the Championship for the second time, by a stroke fromArchie Simpson. Anderson was in the field, however his result from this tournament has not been determined.
The1890 Open Championship was held 11 September atPrestwick Golf Club inPrestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland.John Ball won the Championship, three strokes ahead ofWillie Fernie andArchie Simpson. Ball was both the first Englishman to win the Open and the first amateur to win it. Anderson finished tied for 17th place in this event.
Anderson died on 8 May 1912 inSt Andrews, Scotland.[1]