This is an approximate third life size bronze resin bust of the legendary Scottish golfer Old Tom Morris. The sculpture is one of a worldwide edition of only 75 pieces made available by the artist. The bust, which stands at around 16 inches (39cm) high including mahogany plinth, is finished with a dark verdigris patination. On the plinth is an engraved plaque with the inscription ” Old Tom Morris – The Keeper of the Greens” (not shown in the images). Personalized engraving can be supplied on request. Each of the works is supplied with a numbered certificate which is signed by the artist.
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One of the first real golf professionals and undoubtedly the most successful of his era was Old Tom Morris keeper of the greens. As well as being an outstanding player, he was actively involved in club making, and course maintenance in the St. Andrews area around the 1840′s. His move to Prestwick Golf Club in 1851 to become “Keeper of the Greens” brought him a wage of 15 shillings per week. Old Tom was instrumental in helping to launch the Open Championship in 1860 for “The Belt” (a handsome red leather belt commissioned from goldsmiths in Edinburgh at a cost of £25). Eight players entered and played 36 holes (three rounds over Prestwick’s 12-hole course) and the winning professional was Willie Park of Musselburgh. Old Tom finished second, a stroke behind, but went on to win “The Open” four times in the next seven years. On returning to St. Andrews where he continued as a golf professional, Old Tom became increasingly involved in golf course design and construction. His courses include Prestwick, Royal County Down, the New Course at St. Andrews and Muirfield His name will always be associated with the development of golf in the 19th and early 20th century.Tom Morris died in 1908 at the age of 87. 
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