The 1861 Open Championship was a golf competition held at Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the second Open Championship and the first open to amateurs as well as professionals. Ten professionals and eight amateurs contested the event, with Tom Morris, Sr. winning the championship by 4 shots from Willie Park, Sr. The Open 1861: September 26–26, 1861 at Prestwick Golf Club. Champion: Tom Morris, Sr., at 163. Wiki link