St Andrews Best Players of All Time

Simon Mire

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and his feast day on November 30 is celebrated as a national holiday. The celebration of Saint Andrew dates back to the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and is believed to have originally been associated with the ritual slaughter of animals for Samhain.

However, only in more recent times has the festival been given national holiday status, though it remains a normal working day.

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1. Robert Dinwiddie

Robert Dinwiddie Career

  • College: Tennessee State University
  • Turned professional: 2006
  • Current tour(s): Challenge Tour
  • Former tour(s): European Tour
  • Professional wins: 3

Robert Dinwiddie is a professional golfer who has been playing since 2002. Dinwiddie has played on the PGA Tour since 2009 and has had some success, including a runner-up finish at the 2013 PGA Tour Championship.

Dinwiddie was born in Dumfries, Scotland, in 1982. Dinwiddie currently resides in Barnard Castle, England. Dinwiddie has a career-best finish of second place at the 2013 PGA Tour Championship. Dinwiddie is one of the most consistent golfers on the PGA Tour and is known for his accurate iron play.

Dinwiddie has represented England in international competitions, including the World Cup of Golf. Dinwiddie is a member of the European Tour and has had some success on that circuit, including a runner-up finish at the Open de France. 

Robert Dinwiddie is a consistent performer on the PGA Tour and has proven himself as one of the best golfers in the world.

2. Ronan Mullarney

Ronan Mullarney Career

  • College: Maynooth University
  • Turned professional: 2019

Ronan Mullarney is a Gaelic footballer who plays for Maynooth University. He has represented Ireland at U17, U19 and U21 level. Mullarney has also played for the Kildare senior football team.

He was part of the Maynooth University side that won the Sigerson Cup in 2016. Mullarney is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or as a forward. He has also represented Ireland in the International Rules Series.

Mullarney has represented the Ireland U21 side in a number of tournaments, including the European Championship. Mullarney is an exciting young player with a bright future. He is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game.

Mullarney turned professional in 2019 and quickly showed his skills by winning the Masters Tournament. 

He also had good performances at the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, but failed to qualify for the The Open Championship. Mullarney is a consistent player who has had some good results in major championships.

He will hope to improve on these this year. He has a good attitude and is a good team player, which will help him in his career. Mullarney is still young and has a lot of potential to improve. 

He will be looking to achieve more success in the future. He is a good player to watch and has a lot of potential to achieve great things in the future. Mullarney is a promising player who is looking to make a name for himself in the golfing world.

3. Oliver Farr

Oliver Farr Career

  • Turned professional: 2011
  • Current tour(s): European Tour
  • Former tour(s): Challenge Tour
  • Professional wins: 6

Oliver Farr is a professional golfer who turned professional in 2011. He has played on the European Tour since then, and has had some good results, including a top-10 finish at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in 2013.

Farr is also well known for his strong playing in the Challenge Tour, where he has won two events. He was born in England, and has been living in Hereford since turning professional. Farr is a Welsh international, and has represented his country at various tournaments, including the Ryder Cup.

He is a regular member of the Wales Ryder Cup team, and has played in two of the past three tournaments. Farr is married, and has two children. 

He is a strong golfer, and is tipped to have a successful career in the future. Oliver Farr is a professional golfer who has won six times on the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Challenge Tour.

Farr has also won three times on the other tour, the Other. His best results in major championships have been at the Masters Tournament, where he has not played since 2015, and the U.S. Open.

Where he was forced to withdrew in 2022. Farr is a member of the European Tour and has had some success there, including winning an Order of Merit title in 2013.

He has also been a runner-up at the PGA Championship and the Open Championship. Farr has represented England in a number of international tournaments and has also been a member of the European Team.

4. Matthew Griffin

Matthew Griffin Career

  • College: Monash University
  • Turned professional: 2008
  • Current tour(s): PGA Tour of Australasia, Japan Golf Tour, OneAsia Tour, Korean Tour
  • Professional wins: 7

Griffin was born in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia. He attended college at Monash University, where he played golf. Griffin turned professional in 2008 and has since played on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Japan Golf Tour, the OneAsia Tour, and the Korean Tour.

Griffin has won seven professional golf tournaments, including the Australian Masters in 2010 and the Australian Open in 2013. Griffin is a popular player on the Australasia Tour, where he has won three times. 

Griffin has also had success on the PGA Tour of Australasia, where he has finished in the top ten three times.

Griffin is a two-time winner of the Australian Open and a three-time winner of the Australian Masters. Griffin is a member of the Australian national team and has represented his country in the World Cup and the Olympics. Griffin is also a philanthropist, having donated money to a number of charities.

5. Old Tom Morris

Old Tom Morris Career

  • Status: Professional

Old Tom Morris was one of the most successful golfers of all time, winning 18 major championships. Morris was a renowned teacher, and is credited with developing the modern game of golf.

Morris was also a philanthropist, founding the Old Tom Morris Golf Club in St Andrews. Morris died in 1908, at the age of 86. He is buried in the Memorial Cottage Hospital in St Andrews.

 Morris is a national hero in Scotland, and his achievements are commemorated annually in the Old Tom Morris Golf Tournament.

Tom Morris was born in 1851 and became one of the most successful golfers in history. He won four Open Championships, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976. 

Morris was married to Agnes Bayne in 1844. The couple had four children: Tom, Elizabeth Hunter Morris, James, and John. Morris began his golf career playing at local clubs before making his professional debut in 1861.

He quickly became one of the most successful golfers in the world, and won several major championships throughout his career. Morris passed away in 1876 after a long and successful career. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest golfers of all time.

6. Bob Ferguson

Bob Ferguson Career

  • Status: Professional

Bob Ferguson was born in Musselburgh, Scotland in around 1846. Ferguson became a well-known and respected artist in his field, and is most famous for his paintings of Scottish landscapes.

He died in 1957, and is remembered as one of the pioneers of Scottish landscape painting. Ferguson was born on 19 May 1915 in Musselburgh, Scotland. Ferguson was a professional golfer who competed in the Open Championship.

Ferguson won the Open Championship in 1880, 1881, and 1882. Ferguson died on 19 May 1915. Ferguson was 69 years old. Ferguson is buried in Musselburgh Cemetery.

7. Bob Martin

Bob Martin Career

  • Status: Professional

Robert Martin was born in Cupar, Scotland in 1853. He was a professional footballer and played for Stoke, Derby County and Sunderland. He also represented Scotland at international level.

Martin died in 1917 and was buried in Strathkinness, Scotland. Bob Martin is a professional golfer who has won two major championships. Martin has had some success in other tournaments, but his best results have come at the Masters Tournament where he has won twice.

Martin has never won the U.S. Open, but he has come close a couple of times. Martin's most notable victory came in 1876 when he won the Open Championship. 

Martin has retired from professional golfing, but he still participates in various tournaments. Martin is a respected member of the golfing community and is known for his professionalism.

Martin is a member of the PGA of America and is currently the assistant executive director of the organization. Martin is married and has two children. Martin is a respected member of the golfing community and is known for his professionalism.

8. Jamie Anderson

Jamie Anderson Career

  • Status: Professional

Jamie Anderson is a Scottish artist who is best known for his paintings of Highland landscapes. He was born in St. Andrews in 1842 and studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Anderson's paintings are often characterized by their delicate brushwork and softly glowing colors. He has exhibited his work throughout Europe and North America, and has won several awards.

In his later years, Anderson lived in a secluded cottage on an island in the Scottish Highlands. He passed away in 1926 at the age of 88. Jamie Anderson's paintings are in the collections of many museums, including the Tate Gallery in London.

He is celebrated for his skill as an artist and his unique depiction of Scottish landscapes. Jamie Anderson was a professional golfer who achieved some success in major championships.

He was born in Thornton, Fife, Scotland in 1859. His best results in major championships were three wins at The Open Championship.

He died in 1905 at the age of 63. 5. Jamie Anderson is buried in the churchyard of Thornton Church.

9. Tony Lema

Tony Lema Career

  • College: None
  • Turned professional: 1955
  • Former tour(s): PGA Tour
  • Professional wins: 22

Tony Lema was an accomplished golfer who won the 1964 Open Championship. Lema was killed in a car accident just two years after his victory at the Open.

Lema was inducted into the United States Golf Association's Hall of Fame in 1985. Lema's wife, Betty, later became a professional golfer herself. Lema's death has been called one of the most tragic in golf history.

Tony Lema was a professional golfer who won 22 times on the PGA Tour. Lema was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1925. 

Lema turned professional in 1955 and was a member of the PGA Tour for 50 years. Lema had some success in major championships, including finishing in the top 10 three times at the Masters Tournament and once at the U.S.

10. Kel Nagle

Kel Nagle Career

  • Turned professional: 1946
  • Former tour(s): PGA Tour of Australasia, European Tour, Champions Tour
  • Professional wins: 94

Kel Nagle is best known for his success on the PGA Tour of Australasia, where he won three times. He also had a successful career on the European Tour, where he won twice.

In 1994, he was inducted into the Australian Golf Hall of Fame. Kel Nagle passed away at the age of 94 after a long and successful career in golf. Kel Nagle was born in 1939 in the small town of Westville, Indiana.

Nagle started playing golf at an early age and quickly became one of the best amateur golfers in the United States. In 1965, Nagle won his first major championship, the Masters Tournament. Nagle went on to win the PGA Championship in 1965 and the U.S.

Open in 1960. Nagle retired from professional golf in 1972. Kel Nagle is now a successful businessman and golf coach. Kel Nagle is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Nagle is also a golf commentator for several television networks. Nagle is a popular figure in the golfing community.

11. Denny Shute

Denny Shute Career

  • College: Western Reserve
  • Turned professional: 1928
  • Former tour(s): PGA Tour
  • Professional wins: 17

Denny Shute was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 25, 1904. He turned professional in 1928 and won several tournaments during his career. Denny Shute died on May 13, 1974 at the age of 69.

He was married to Hettie M. Potts Shute and they had three children, Nancy Paige (Shute) Denny Shute was born in 1922 in Akron, Ohio. Shute learned to play golf at the age of six. Shute turned professional in 1945 and quickly became one of the top golfers in the world.

Shute won 17 PGA Tour titles and 16 on the other professional tours. Shute was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008. Shute is also a two-time winner of the Masters Tournament, as well as a two-time U.S. Open champion. Shute died in 2009 at the age of 87.

12. Jock Hutchison

Jock Hutchison Career

  • Status: Professional
  • Professional wins: 20

Jock Hutchison was born on June 6, 1884 in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He was a professional footballer and played for Celtic, Rangers, and Dundee United.

He also played for the Scotland national team, and was part of the team that won the British Home Championship in 1921. He retired from playing in 1935 and later ran a hotel in St Andrews.

He died on September 27, 1977 in Evanston, Illinois, U.S. at the age of 93. He was married to Maire and they had one son. Jock Hutchison was a professional golfer who had a successful career on the PGA Tour, as well as on the other major tours.

He won 20 tournaments, most notably the Masters Tournament in 1941 and the PGA Championship in 1920. He also had two victories in the U.S. Open, in 1916 and 1920. Hutchison was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.

13. Jack Burns

Jack Burns Career

  • Status: Professional

Jack Burns was born in 1859 in Scotland. He was a successful golfer and was the first man to win The Open Championship three times. Burns also competed in the Olympic Games twice, winning a silver medal in the golf event in 1900.

He died in 1927, aged 68, in St Andrews, Scotland. Jack Burns is a professional golfer from Scotland who has been playing the game for many years. Jack Burns has had some success in major championships, winning the PGA Championship in 1988 and the U.S.

Open in 2008. Jack Burns is also a two-time winner of the The Open Championship. Jack Burns is a consistent performer, with a record of 82-64-72 in major championships. Jack Burns is a popular figure in the golfing world, and is highly respected for his skills on the green.

Jack Burns is a family man, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Jack Burns is a committed golfer, and is always looking to improve his skills. 

Jack Burns is a popular figure among his fellow golfers, and enjoys a good banter on the course. Jack Burns is a great ambassador for the sport of golf, and is always willing to give back to the community.

14. Dick Burton

Dick Burton Career

  • Turned professional: 1929
  • Professional wins: 14

Dick Burton was born in 1907 in Darwen, Lancashire, England. He was an actor and singer who is best known for his roles in the movies Burton's Gold and The Return of Richard Burton.

He died in 1974 at the age of 66. Dick Burton was a popular actor and singer who is remembered for his roles in some of the most famous movies of all time. He was born in Lancashire, England, and spent most of his life there.

Dick Burton was popular for his roles in movies such as Burton's Gold and The Return of Richard Burton. He died in 1974 at the age of 66. Dick Burton was an English actor and singer who is best known for his roles in the movies Burton's Gold and The Return of Richard Burton.

He was born in Lancashire, England, and spent most of his life there. Dick Burton is a professional golfer who turned professional in 1929. 

Dick Burton has won 14 professional golf tournaments. Dick Burton has had some good results in major championships, including a Masters Tournament win in 1946.

However, Burton has never won the U.S. Open. Dick Burton is a four-time Open Championship champion. Burton is also a two-time PGA Championship winner. Dick Burton was born in 1907. Burton died in 1998.

15. Hugh Kirkaldy

Hugh Kirkaldy Career

  • Turned professional: c. 1885

Hugh Kirkaldy was born in Scotland in 1868. He was a painter and printmaker who worked in the early 20th century. His work is often associated with the Scottish Colourists.

Kirkaldy died in 1945. Hugh Kirkaldy was a professional golfer who turned professional around 1885. He won the Open Championship in 1891. He was born in St Andrews, Scotland and died in 1897.

He is the only golfer to have won the Open Championship and the Amateur Championship. He is also the only golfer to have won both the French Open and the British Open. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1951.

He was a very consistent golfer, never finishing lower than fourth in any of his major championships. He is also the only golfer to have won the Vardon Trophy more than once. He was a very good putter and was once described as the "perfect golfer".

He was a very modest man who never let his achievements get to his head.

16. Tom Kidd

Tom Kidd Career

  • Status: Professional

Christopher Thomas Kidd was born in Scotland in 1848. He died from tuberculosis in 1884, at the age of 35 or 36. Tom Kidd was an artist, and is known for his paintings of rural Scottish scenes.

His work is often characterised by its realism and the use of light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere. Tom Kidd is considered one of the most important Scottish painters of the late 19th century.

Tom Kidd was born in 1828 in Scotland. He first played golf at the age of 12 and was an accomplished amateur golfer. He turned professional in 1858 and quickly became one of the best players in the world. He won the Open Championship in 1873 and was a five-time runner-up.

He retired from competitive golf in 1881. Tom Kidd was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. He died in 1907 at the age of 74. Tom Kidd is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time.

Final Words

St Andrews Best Players of All Time are some of the greatest athletes and sportsmen to have ever lived. They have all contributed to the history and development of the game of golf and Scotland.

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Simon Mire

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