The world of golf celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Old Tom Morris.
Although he is often known for his accomplishments on the course, Old Tom’s lasting legacy in the game is perhaps best defined by his time off it. As the Keeper of the Green at Prestwick and The Old Course at St. Andrews, he introduced a number of innovations that remain a part of the game today. Every time you step foot onto a tee box, you can thank Old Tom Morris – the original rules required teeing off from within one club length of the previous hole.
Beyond his career as a player and greenskeeper, the job which provided Old Tom’s most enduring contribution to the game was that of a golf course architect. After assisting his mentor, Allan Robertson, in laying out the original links at Carnoustie, Old Tom went on to design over 75 courses around the British Isles. Those courses have gone on to supply unforgettable memories for golfers from around the globe for 200 years.
Here are just a few of the places where you can walk in the footsteps of the Grand Old Man of Golf.
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