Laurie Ayton Snr


Laurie Ayton Snr was a Scottish golfer.

Early life

Ayton was a descendant of William Ayton, one of the eleven founders of St Andrews Golf Club in about 1843. He was the son of David Ayton, Sr.

Professional career

Ayton served as the club captain in 1953. He finished in the top-10 in eight majors with his best finish being 4th at the 1910 Open Championship.

Personal life

His son, Laurie Ayton Jnr, was on the 1949 Ryder Cup team.

Results in major championships

Tournament1920192119221923192419251926192719281929
U.S. OpenT17T18T11T25T9T16T38
The Open Championship
PGA ChampionshipR16R16R64R32R32

Note: Ayton never played in the Masters Tournament.
NYF = tournament not yet founded

NT = no tournament

WD = withdrew

CUT = missed the half-way cut

R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play

"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances