Laurie Ayton, Snr
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Laurie Ayton Snr (1884 – 27 October 1962) was a Scottish golfer.


Early life

Ayton was a descendant of William Ayton, one of the eleven founders of St Andrews Golf Club in about 1843. He was the son of David Ayton, Sr.


Professional career

Ayton served as the club captain in 1953. He finished in the top-10 in eight majors with his best finish being 4th at the 1910 Open Championship.


Personal life

His son, Laurie Ayton Jnr, was on the 1949 Ryder Cup team.


Results in major championships

''Note: Ayton never played in the
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.'' NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
WD = withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place


Team appearances

* England–Scotland Professional Match (representing Scotland): 1910, 1912 (tie), 1913, 1933, 1934


References

Scottish male golfers Golfers from St Andrews 1884 births 1962 deaths {{Scotland-golf-bio-stub