Willie Dunn, Sr.

Willie Dunn Sr. (19 August 1821 – 14 February 1878) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the mid-to-late 19th century. He was born in Musselburgh, Scotland, in 1821 and died there. Dunn had three top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, with his best result being seventh in the 1861 Open Championship.

Early life Willie Dunn was born in Musselburgh, Scotland, on 19 August 1821. Along with his twin brother, Jamie, he played in many challenge matches between 1840–60. Dunn apprenticed under the Gourlay family and was keeper of the greens at Blackheath until 1864 when he returned to the Thistle Golf Club at Leith Links.

Golf career

The 1861 Open Championship Dunn placed seventh in the 1861 Open Championship, carding consistent rounds of 61-59-60=180.

Death Dunn died in Musselburgh, Scotland, of epithelioma of the lips—a form of skin cancer—in 1878.

Results in major championships

Note: Dunn played only in the Open Championship.

NT = no tournament F? = competed, finish unknown "T" indicates a tie for a place