Hugh Brown (born , date of death unknown) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th century. He finished seventh in the

1872 Open Championship The 1872 Open Championship was the 12th Open Championship, held 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Tom Morris, Jr. won the Championship for the fourth successive time, by three strokes from runner- ...

Early life

Brown was born in Scotland, circa 1850.

Golf career

1872 Open Championship

The

was the 12th Open Championship, held 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. There were only 8 competitors and the contest started at 10 a.m. There was a strong wind all day which made for difficult playing conditions. Tom Morris, Jr. won the Championship for the fourth consecutive time, by three strokes from runner-up

Davie Strath David Strath (1849 – 28 January 1879) was a Scottish professional golfer. His golf career was highlighted with a trio of second place finishes in the 1870, 1873 and 1876 Open Championships. In 1876, he lost the playoff to fellow countryman B ...

, having been five shots behind Strath before the final round. He was just old. Brown shot rounds of 65-73-61=199 and finished in seventh place.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Hugh Scottish male golfers 1850s births Year of death missing