What is Old Tom Morris?
'''Thomas Mitchell Morrison''' (16 June 1821 - 24 May, 1908) was a [[Scotland|Scottish]] professional [[golf]] pioneer. He influenced many popular golfers including [[Tiger Woods]], [[Rory McIlroy]], [[Phil Mickelson]], and others.{{cn|date=December 2012}} ==Personal life== Morris was born in [[St. Andrews, Fife]], [[Scotland]] on 16 June 1821. He was the son of a weaver. He started playing golf by the age of 10. He used wine bottle corks pierced with sharp [[nail]]s as golf [[ball]]s. He played around the streets of the town using a homemade golf club. {{DEFAULTSORT:Morris, Tom}} [[Category:1821 births]] [[Category:1908 deaths]] [[Category:British golfers]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Fife]]