The 1868 Open Championship was the ninth Open Championship and was held on 23 September at Prestwick Golf Club. Tom Morris, Jr. won the championship for the first time, by three shots from his father Tom Morris, Sr. Tom Morris, Jr. was just 17 years old and remains the youngest Open Championship winner. The Open 1868: September 23–23, 1868 at Prestwick Golf Club. Champion: Tom Morris, Jr., at 154. Wiki link