In 1899 she nearly beat the 77 year old "Old Tom Morris" who had designed the St Andrews Links where they were playing. Morris was quoted as having said "I'll no' be licked by a lassie", but only won on the final green.
In 1899, she almost defeated the 77-year-old "Old Tom Morris," who had designed the St Andrews Links where they were playing. Morris was quoted as saying he would not be beaten by a woman, but only won on the final green.