So who was the first non-Scottish player to win the Open?

Question

And can you name the guy who showed the Scots up on their home turf?

Answer 1

Annoyingly for the Scots, it was an Englishman, although it took the English long enough to make their mark. The first Open took place in 1860, but it wasn't until 1890 that the amateur John Ball won the contest at Prestwick golf club. He won a first prize of £8.