Old Tom Morris was a true pioneer in the game of golf, winning the Open Championship four times at Prestwick, where all the early championships were played. After his second win in 1862, he was appointed Professional to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews where he was affectionately known as “Keeper of the Greens.” Old Tom was father to Tommy Morris, also a four time winner of the Open Championship. Young Tom and Old Tom still remain the youngest and oldest winners of the Open Championship to date.

This pewter mixed metal sculpture shows Old Tom crossing the Swilkin Bridge on The Old Course at St. Andrews.

About The Sculptor:
Michael Roche was the first winner of the prestigious "Art of Golf Award" presented by Golf Digest for sculpture in November of 2001. Born and raised in the Midwest, Michael graduated from Elmira College in New York with a degree in Art Education and later studied at the Ontario College of Art. For over twenty-five years he has worked as a commercial sculptor creating fine art pieces. For Michael, creating a successful series involves intense research. His unique sensitivity for detail, accuracy and motif has earned him world-wide recognition.