William McEwan (1872 – 2 May 1931) was a Scottish professional golfer. McEwan placed ninth in the 1890 Open Championship[1] which was held 11 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. His share of the purse was £1.
Early life
William McEwan was born in 1872, the son of Peter McEwan Sr.
1890 Open Championship
McEwan had rounds of 87-87=174 and finished in ninth place, winning £1 in prize money. John Ball won the Championship,[2] three strokes ahead of Willie Fernie and Archie Simpson. Ball was both the first Englishman to win the Open and the first amateur to win it.[1]
Death
McEwan died on 2 May 1931, aged 58, while playing golf at Formby Golf Club at Formby, England, where he was the professional.