Willie Anderson (golfer)
| Willie Anderson | |||
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Anderson at the 1909 Western Open | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Law Anderson | ||
| Born | 21 October 1879 North Berwick, Scotland | ||
| Died | 25 October 1910 (aged 31) | ||
| Sporting nationality | Scotland | ||
| Spouse | Agnes Beakley | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 1896 | ||
| Professional wins | 9 | ||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 4) | |||
| U.S. Open | Won: 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905 | ||
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William Law Anderson (21 October 1879 – 25 October 1910) was a Scottish-American golfer who became the first man to win four U.S. Opens, with victories in 1901, 1903, 1904, and 1905. Although Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus equalled his total of four championships, Anderson remains the only man to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles, as of 2026. He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.