In golf, in which year did the first Open take place?

Question

And can you tell me the name of the original winner of that legendary contest?

Answer 1

The very first Open took place way back in 1860, believe it or not, at Prestwick golf club in Scotland, a club that was founded nine years earlier. The winner, Willie Park Snr, was presented with the prize of a red morocco belt, rather than the famous Claret Jug.