About Willie Dow
Born 1839. Willie Dow was a golfer.
William Dow (born ) was a Scottish professional golfer. He had six top-10 finishes in the Open Championship. Dow placed third in both the 1861 and 1865 Open Championships.
Early life Dow was born in Musselburgh, Scotland, circa 1839.
Golf career He served as professional at the Montrose Golf Club in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. In an 1889 sheriff's sale conducted by George Henry Thoms, sheriff of Orkney, a featherie golf ball made by Allan Robertson that Dow owned was subsequently donated to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Death Dow's date of death is unknown.
Results in The Open Championship
Note: Dow played only in The Open Championship.
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Dow?
golfer
When was Willie Dow born?
Willie Dow was born in 1839 in Musselburgh.
What was Willie Dow's occupation?
Willie Dow was a golfer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Dow. https://biography.guide/willie-dow/
MLA: "Willie Dow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-dow/.
Chicago: "Willie Dow." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-dow/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC