About Willie Strath
Born 1842. Willie Strath was a golfer.
Willie Strath (born ) was a Scottish professional golfer. Strath placed sixth in the 1864 Open Championship.
Early life Strath was born in Scotland circa 1842.
Golf career
1864 Open Championship The 1864 Open Championship was the fifth Open Championship and was contested on 16 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Tom Morris, Sr. won the championship for the third time, by two shots from Andrew Strath. There were sixteen competitors.
Death It is believed that Willie Strath died young from tuberculosis. His date of death is unknown.
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Who was Willie Strath?
golfer (1842-)
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Willie Strath was born in 1842 in Scotland.
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Willie Strath was a golfer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Strath. https://biography.guide/willie-strath/
MLA: "Willie Strath." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-strath/.
Chicago: "Willie Strath." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-strath/.
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