in the 1882 Open Championship, the 22nd Open held on this date at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland, Bob Ferguson won for the third straight time, with a 171 total, by three strokes over Willie Fernie, who would win in 1883 – 1882 The Open Championship September 30, 1882 76
Also, the 1879 Open Championship was the 19th Open, and was held on September 27 and 29 at the Old Course at St – 1879 The Open Championship September 29, 1879 77
