Tom Morris Golf Shop

In 1835 when Old Tom Morris was 14, he became apprentice to Allan Robertson, who was the pro at St Andrews Links, working in his master's St Andrews workshop, producing golf balls and clubs. A contract was signed for 9 years, with 4 years as an apprentice, and 5 as a journeyman. In 1848, having left his job with Robertson, Morris opened his own business making golf equipment, with his first golf shop at 15 The Links, St Andrews which he ran until 1851 when he accepted a position with Prestwick Golf Club as the first Keeper of the Green. When Morris returned from Prestwick to St Andrews in 1864 as the Keeper of the Green, and he remained in this job until 1903. and at the same time he…