The Morris's, Sr. and Jr., known to everyone as Old and Young Tom.   They both won four British Opens (or as the Brits refer to this oldest major championship, the "Open").  Unlike most famous golfing fathers and sons, Young Tom's talents eclipsed those of his father.  He was a strong player and deft putter, unlike his father. When Old Tom was Keeper of the Green at Prestwick, someone wrote a letter addressed to "The Misser of Short Putts" and it was delivered to him without question.   The son joked about Old Tom's troubles, saying "My father would be a fine putter if the hole was a yard nearer him."

Old Tom appreciated his son's abilities, and acknowledged him as the best player he had ever know.  Comparing the talents of his old friend and partner Allan Roberson with those of his son, Old Tom said: "I could cope wi' Allan mysel' but ne'er wi' Tommy."

To learn more about the Morris family, click here.  Old Tom was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976 and Young Tom in 1975.

Photo courtesy of the University of St. Andrews Library