The 1863 Open Championship was the fourth Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club. Eight professionals and six amateurs contested the event in wet and windy weather, with Willie Park, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by two shots from Tom Morris, Sr. The Open 1863: September 18–18, 1863 at Prestwick Golf Club. Champion: Willie Park, Sr., at 168 — 2nd major title. Wiki link