William Hunter (golfer)
# William Hunter (golfer)

William Hunter (born c. 1850) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He placed eighth in the 1872 Open Championship.

## Early life

Hunter was born in Scotland circa 1850.

## Golf career

### 1872 Open Championship

The 1872 Open Championship was the 12th Open Championship, held on 13 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Tom Morris, Jr. won the Championship for the fourth consecutive time, by three strokes from the runner-up Davie Strath, having been five shots behind Strath before the final round. He was just 21 years and 146 days old.

Hunter carded rounds of 65-63-74=202 and finished in eighth place.

## Results in major championships

| Tournament | 1872 | 1873 | 1874 | 1875 | 1876 | 1877 | 1878 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Open Championship | 8 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | 20 |

Note: Hunter played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play Yellow background for top-10

## Death

Hunter's date of death is unknown, as is his date of birth.

