Willie Auchterlonie
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Willie Auchterlonie
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Auchterlonie, Willie (1872–1963) 7 August 1872 – 27 February 1963. Professional golfer, clubmaker, golf course designer.
Born St Andrews; began working life as apprentice to the clubmakers R. Forgan & Son. Won the Open Championship at Prestwick in 1893, aged twenty-one, playing with clubs of his own making — the second youngest Open Champion on record, after Young Tom Morris. After a brief period of competitive play, devoted himself primarily to clubmaking, founding the firm D. & W. Auchterlonie in St Andrews. Named honorary professional to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1935, in succession to Old Tom Morris and Andrew Kirkaldy, a position he held for nearly a quarter-century. His brother Laurie Auchterlonie won the US Open in 1902. Died Kirkcaldy, 27 February 1963.
Connection to S.R. Crockett: Auchterlonie was the pre-eminent golfer and clubmaker of St Andrews during the years of Crockett's active career. He made Crockett a set of left handed clubs that were kept in the shop.
Born St Andrews; began working life as apprentice to the clubmakers R. Forgan & Son. Won the Open Championship at Prestwick in 1893, aged twenty-one, playing with clubs of his own making — the second youngest Open Champion on record, after Young Tom Morris. After a brief period of competitive play, devoted himself primarily to clubmaking, founding the firm D. & W. Auchterlonie in St Andrews. Named honorary professional to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1935, in succession to Old Tom Morris and Andrew Kirkaldy, a position he held for nearly a quarter-century. His brother Laurie Auchterlonie won the US Open in 1902. Died Kirkcaldy, 27 February 1963.
Connection to S.R. Crockett: Auchterlonie was the pre-eminent golfer and clubmaker of St Andrews during the years of Crockett's active career. He made Crockett a set of left handed clubs that were kept in the shop.
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“Willie Auchterlonie,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed June 25, 2026, https://www.srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/1398.